Bulk lycopene powder is widely found in a wide range of fruits and vegetables. It is especially found in red and orange-colored fruits. As a powerful antioxidant, lycopene is believed to have beneficial effects on human health. In particular, it is closely associated with anti-aging, anti-cancer, and cardiovascular health effects. Below I will detail the foods high in lycopene and elaborate on the lycopene content of each food and its health benefits.
1. Tomato and tomato products
Tomatoes are the richest source of lycopene. Especially in ripe tomatoes, the red fruit is rich in lycopene. Lycopene is mainly concentrated in the skin and pulp of the fruit. The bioavailability of lycopene is significantly increased by cooking or processing (e.g. making tomato sauce, tomato soup, etc.). This is because high-temperature treatment can help lycopene to be released from the cell walls and facilitate absorption by the body. Guanjie Biotech's lycopene extraction from tomato. Our bulk lycopene powder is produced by synthesis, fermentation process, and natural extraction through HPLC detection.
● Lycopene Content:
Fresh tomatoes contain approximately 3-5 mg of lycopene per 100 grams. In tomato paste, due to the concentration effect, it can contain about 40 mg of lycopene per 100 grams of tomato paste.
● Health benefits:
Studies have shown that lycopene in tomatoes has antioxidant, anticancer, and cardiovascular protective effects. In particular, lycopene has a significant impact on the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. Long-term intake of lycopene can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
2. Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the most popular summer fruits and one of the foods rich in lycopene. The red color of watermelon is due to the presence of lycopene. Unlike tomatoes, the lycopene content in watermelon is relatively high, but its bioavailability is low. Hence one needs to consume a higher quantity of watermelon to get enough lycopene.
● Lycopene content:
Watermelon contains about 4-5 mg of lycopene per 100 g. It is lower than tomatoes.
● Health benefits:
The lycopene in watermelon is believed to help improve skin health, anti-aging, and boost immunity. And lycopene powder bulk is also effective in protecting cardiovascular health. In addition, the water richness of watermelon helps in the hydration of the body.
3. Red chilli
Paprika is another vegetable that is rich in lycopene. Especially, lycopene is in its ripe red stage. The lycopene is high. Not only are red peppers rich in lycopene, they also contain high levels of vitamin C and other antioxidants. Therefore, it has unique advantages in terms of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties.
● Lycopene content:
Each 100g of red chili contains approximately 3-4mg of lycopene. And since the intake of chillies is relatively low. Therefore it needs to be consumed in moderation to get enough lycopene.
● Health Benefits:
Bulk lycopene powder helps to reduce the incidence of certain types of cancer. Especially bowel and lung cancer. In addition, capsaicin in red chilies is known to boost metabolism and weight loss.
4. Red Grapefruit
Red grapefruit is another fruit that is rich in lycopene. Its red flesh is rich in lycopene, especially in ripe grapefruits. The content of this antioxidant is relatively high. Red grapefruit is high in lycopene, but its bioavailability is relatively low. Therefore, it is especially important to consume them in moderation.
● Lycopene content:
Each 100 grams of red grapefruit contains approximately 3-5 mg of lycopene.
● Health benefits:
The lycopene in red grapefruit is thought to help lower cholesterol levels, promote blood sugar stabilization and benefit cardiovascular health. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce inflammatory responses in the body.
5. Pepper.
While pepper itself is not exactly red, red chili peppers (such as red pepper powder) are rich in lycopene. The lycopene in peppers is a natural antioxidant that helps the body fight free radical damage.
● Lycopene content:
Each 100g of dried chili powder contains approximately 10-15mg of lycopene, which is much higher than that found in fresh vegetables.
● Health benefits:
Lycopene in red chili powder can help fight the aging process and protect the skin from UV damage. It also boosts the immune system and reduces the risk of cancer.
6. Red goji berries
Goji berries are not only rich in carotenoids but also lycopene. In particular, red goji berries affects high antioxidant capacity. The lycopene in goji berries is believed to help promote vision health and immune system function.
● Lycopene Content:
Each 100 grams of red goji berries contains approximately 3-4 mg of lycopene.
● Health Benefits:
Lycopene in red goji berries protects the eyes, improves vision, and slows down the aging process. And it has multiple health benefits such as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
7. Red Persimmon Pepper
Similar to chilies, persimmon peppers are also a lycopene-rich food. Especially its red variety when ripe. Red persimmon peppers are rich in several antioxidants. Apart from lycopene, they are also rich in vitamins C and A, which are beneficial for the immune system, skin and eye health.
● Lycopene content:
Each 100 grams of red persimmon peppers contains about 2-4 mg of lycopene.
● Health benefits:
Lycopene in red persimmon peppers may help reduce cancer risk, promote cardiovascular health, and have anti-aging effects.
8. Other lycopene-rich foods
In addition to the common fruits and vegetables mentioned above, some other foods contain lycopene. Although their content is relatively low, they still have health benefits.
● Carrots:
Although carrots are rich in carotene, they also contain a small amount of lycopene.
Grapes:
● Purple and red grapes, in particular, contain lycopene and other healthful carotenoids.
Amaranth:
●The red part of amaranth contains some amount of lycopene, especially when ripe.
Application:
Bulk lycopene powder can be used in products such as regular foods and dietary supplements. Among them, lycopene can be used as a food additive in ordinary food. It requires registration and declaration in health food products and can be advertised for approved health benefits.
● General Foods
Because of its strong antioxidant activity, natural lycopene powder has a broad application prospect and development potential in the areas of food oxidation retardation and functional food development. Lycopene-containing beverages include juice drinks, nutritional beverages, carbonated soft drinks, sports energy drinks, nutritional beverages and alcoholic beverages.
Campbell Soup Company (Campbell Soup Company) of the United States of America's tomato juice drink is known as the United States of America's top-ranked tomato juice, every 200ml contains 20mg of lycopene.
● Dietary Supplements
The functional claims of lycopene supplements are mainly antioxidant. In terms of product forms, the main ones are lycopene softgels and microencapsulated lycopene powder. This is related to its special easily oxidized structure, lycopene soft gel capsules are protected by the capsule shell, which can prevent the degradation of lycopene, avoid oxygen-mediated auto-oxidation reactions, and reduce the impact of light and air oxidation, so lycopene supplements are mainly produced in soft gel capsules.
As consumers' self-health awareness and cognitive ability continue to improve, the acceptance of lycopene products will continue to increase. Lycopene, a functional natural pigment, has good application prospects in various fields such as medicine, farming, food, beverage and cosmetics. The development of lycopene will also bring great economic benefits to agriculture, the food processing industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the beauty industry and other related industries, and has a broad market prospect.
Lycopene is a natural antioxidant widely found in many red and orange-colored fruits and vegetables. It is especially high in foods such as tomatoes, watermelon, and red peppers. Guanjie Biotech is one of China lycopene powder suppliers, we extract lycopene from tomatoes. We offer 5%,10% bulk Lycopene Powder,6%,10% Lycopene Oil suspension, 5%,10% Lycopene Microcapsules Powder,80% Lycopene Crystal. Our wholesale lycopene powder will do an HPLC test, produced by synthesis, fermentation process, and pure natural extraction. High quality, welcome to contact us: info@gybiotech.com.
