What is Tomato Extract - 5% Lycopene?
Tomato Extract - 5% Lycopene is a standardized botanical extract obtained from the Lycopersicon esculentum plant (5% Lycopene). It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part used: Fruit
- Standardization: 5% Lycopene
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Tomato Extract - 5% Lycopene Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Tomato Extract - 5% Lycopene used for? Tomato (Lycopene), with its Lycopene (carotenoid pigment) content, is a standardized botanical raw material used in dietary supplements for antioxidant support, prostate, and cardiovascular health (lycopene). With its standardized 5% Lycopene content, it 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 - 5% Lycopene
- 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 with 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 related to oxidative stress.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Lycopene interacts directly 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 Plant List Check
Lycopersicon esculentum is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) 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 place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; this may vary by manufacturer. The CoA (Certificate of Analysis) of the relevant batch should be consulted 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 - 5% Lycopene.
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 and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.