INTRODUCTION
Fungal Lycopene is an acyclic carotene belonging to a large group of naturally-occurring pigments known as carotenoids. It contains at least 90% of all-trans-lycopene and minor quantities of 13-cis-lycopene and β- and γ-carotene. It is used as an intermediate in the biosynthetic pathway of β-carotene. Its role in the pharmaceutical and food industries stems from its demonstrated health benefits—such as anticancer and cardiovascular protection—alongside its widespread use as a natural food colorant.
MANUFACTURE
Lycopene from B. trispora is produced by co-fermentation of two nonpathogenic and nontoxigenic sexual mating types (plus and minus) of B. trispora. Lycopene is extracted from the biomass of the fermentation broth and purified by crystallization and filtration
| Synonyms | 2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyl-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-dotriacontatridecaene |
| CAS no. | 502-65-8 |
| EINECS no. | 207-949-1 |
| Source | Blakeslea trispora |
| Molecular Formula | C40H56 |
APPLICATIONS
Fungal Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that can prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. It has shown to alleviate metabolic diseases that affect the bone, eye, kidney, liver, lungs, heart, and nervous system.
| Food Coloring |
| Fungal Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that can prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. It has shown to alleviate metabolic diseases that affect the bone, eye, kidney, liver, lungs, heart, and nervous system. |
| Antioxidant |
| As a potent antioxidant, neutralizing harmful free radicals and protecting cells from oxidative damage. |
| Nutraceuticals & Supplements |
| Due to its health-promoting properties, lycopene is increasingly incorporated into nutraceutical products, often in combination with other antioxidants and vitamins. Lycopene supplements are available in the market, often in the form of capsules or soft gels. |
| Pharmaceuticals |
| Lycopene is being investigated for its potential therapeutic applications in various conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and eye health. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Red crystalline powder |
| Identification (By HPLC) | – | Should comply with standard |
| Loss on drying | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Residue on Ignition | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Heavy Metals | ppm | NMT 10.0 |
| Arsenic (as As) | ppm | NLT 1.5 |
| Lead (as Pb) | ppm | NMT 0.5 |
| Mercury (as Hg) | ppm | NMT 0.1 |
| Cadmium (as Cd) | ppm | NMT 0.5 |
| Assay (By HPLC) Lycopene content | % | Min. 95.0 |
| Other Carotenoids | W % | NMT 5.0 |
| Microbial Analysis | ||
| Total Microbial Count | Cfu/g | NMT 1000 |
| Total Yeast and Mould | Cfu/g | NMT 100 |
| E. coli | Per g | Should be absent |
| Salmonella | Per 25 g | Should be absent |
| Staphylococcus | Per 10 g | Should be absent |
| P. aeruginosa | Per g | Should be absent |
PACKING
5Kg/25Kg packed in food grade light proof Aluminium drums , hermetically sealed under nitrogen
STORAGE
Store in cool and dark place at 15 °C.
CERTIFICATIONS
GMP, HACCP, HALAL, FSSAI.
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