Tomato Extract Lycopene ≥5.0%

Product Code: JRG-S-004
English Name: Tomato Extract
Latin Name: Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.
Used Part: Fruit
Active ingredient: Lycopene 
Specification: Lycopene ≥5.0%
Test Method: By HPLC
Appearance: Fine deep red powder

1. Introduction

Tomato Extract is extracted and refined from natural plant tomato. Its active ingredient is lycopene, dark red powder. Tomato extract, also known as Lycopene, is a carotenoid and belongs to the same family as β-carotene.

According to the latest scientific research, tomato extract is not only the basic nutrient component of the human body, but also has its unique pharmacological effects in increasing the body's immune function, inhibiting mutagenesis, and anti-oxidation. It has a miraculous effect on the prevention and treatment of prostate disease, prostate cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, and breast cancer. It effectively inhibits the spread and replication of cancer cells. It is called "plant gold" by Western countries.

2. Plant source

Tomato (scientific name: Lycopersicon esculentum) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Solanaceae family, with a body height of 0.6 to 2 meters. The whole body has viscous glandular hairs. It has a strong smell and the stem is easy to fall. The berries are oblate or nearly spherical, fleshy and juicy, orange or bright red, smooth; seeds are yellow. Flower and fruit period in summer and autumn. Tomato is one of the most commonly cultivated fruits and vegetables in the world. It can be eaten raw, cooked, processed tomato sauce, juice or canned whole fruit.

3. Specification

4. Function

1. Tomato Extract has a strong antioxidant effect. It achieves its physiological activity by protecting the body's cells from oxidative damage. The antioxidant effect of lycopene is 3 times that of beta carotene and 100 times that of vitamin E.
2. Has the effect of regulating blood lipids.
3. Anti-aging, lycopene is far better than other carotenoids and vitamin E in scavenging free radicals.
4. Anti-radiation, prevent skin from being damaged by ultraviolet rays.
5. Protect the cardiovascular system and prevent heart disease.
6. Lycopene can help prevent and improve prostate hyperplasia, prostatitis and other urinary system diseases, and help improve the quality of male sperm and reduce the risk of infertility.

5. Application

Tomato Extract is commonly used in the fields of food, health products, cosmetics and medicine.