What is Tomato Extract 20:1?
Tomato Extract 20:1 is a standardized botanical extract (20:1). It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part Used: Fruit
- Standardization: 20:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Tomato Extract 20:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Tomato Extract 20:1 used for? With its tomato (lycopene) lycopene (carotenoid pigment) content, it is a standardized botanical raw material used in dietary supplements for antioxidant support, prostate, and cardiovascular health (lycopene). Its standardized 20:1 content provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as soft gel capsules, tablets, tomato oleoresin extract, and powder.
Benefits and Main Uses of Tomato Extract 20:1
- Antioxidant Protection: Lycopene has one of the highest antioxidant capacities among carotenoid pigments; it helps reduce cellular oxidative damage by neutralizing free radicals.
- Cardiovascular Health: Epidemiological studies associate a lycopene-rich diet with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (limited evidence).
- Prostate Health: Observational studies have linked high lycopene intake to a lower risk of prostate cancer; however, randomized clinical evidence is limited and mixed (limited evidence).
- Skin and Cell Health: Due to its antioxidant effects, lycopene is used as a supportive agent against cellular wear and tear caused by oxidative stress.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Lycopene directly interacts with reactive oxygen species, reducing lipid oxidation and protecting cells from oxidative damage; its bioavailability increases in heat-treated tomato products.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
Tomato Extract 20:1 is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex regulations for dietary supplements. The permitted/used part: Fruit.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 15mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it may vary by manufacturer. The CoA (Certificate of Analysis) of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Tomato Extract 20:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official botanical monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not claim to diagnose or treat any disease.