Functional Ingredients
Tomato Lycopene / Lycopene Oil
Tomato-derived carotenoid ingredient
Why HerbalSourcing
Buy verified lycopene — not synthetic color
Technical Specification
Complete specification sheet
16-field gold-standard data — the technical transparency that competitors don't provide.
| Product Name | Tomato Lycopene / Lycopene Oil |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Tomato-derived carotenoid ingredient |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Part Used | Fruit |
| Active Ingredient | Lycopene |
| Assay / HPLC | Water-soluble 10%; oil-soluble 10%; lycopene 96%; lycopene oil 5% |
| Extraction Method | Tomato-derived carotenoid processing; carrier system depends on water-soluble or oil-soluble grade |
| Appearance | Dark red to reddish-orange powder or oleoresin |
| Solubility | Oil-soluble; insoluble in water (water-dispersible forms available) |
| Suggested Use | 5-20 mg per serving in supplements; 0.01-0.1% in food coloring |
| Origin | Xinjiang Province, China |
| Certifications | Supplier route review, ISO document support, COA / MSDS / TDS by RFQ |
| MOQ / Packaging | 1 bag sample (10g-500g) / 25 kg pilot / 100 kg bulk |
| Lead Time | 7-15 days |
| Stability / Storage | 24 months when stored sealed in cool, dark, dry conditions; sensitive to light and oxygen |
| Applications | Nutraceutical / softgel / functional food / solid drink / natural color / cosmetic ingredient |
Pricing & MOQ
Tiered pricing — from sample to bulk
Transparent FOB China reference pricing. Formal quotation requires grade, batch and stock confirmation.
For sample pack or RFQ screening only. Formal quotation requires grade, batch and stock confirmation.
Request sample →Quoted after assay method, COA scope, pack route, lead time and application fit are confirmed.
Request pilot quote →Based on assay, MOQ, stock, packaging, shipping marks, freight term and destination market.
Request bulk quote →Next Step
How to proceed with Tomato Lycopene / Lycopene Oil
Choose the path that matches your buying stage. Each route reaches the same procurement team, so you get a focused response.
Request a sample
Validate quality, appearance and solubility before committing. Samples ship with a batch COA.
Request sampleRequest a bulk quote
Get MOQ, lead time, FOB reference pricing and export-document support for your destination market.
Request quoteGet technical documents
COA, SDS, TDS and HPLC chromatogram. Tell us the batch or specification you need.
Request documentsDocuments
Download technical documents
COA, SDS, TDS and HPLC chromatogram available for every product. Request batch-specific documents through RFQ.
Applications
Where this ingredient fits
Use this when… — practical formulation guidance for each downstream application.
Natural red pigment and antioxidant in beverages and foods
Functional beverage, solid drink and food colour formulators
Use lycopene when the brief needs a natural tomato-derived red colour plus antioxidant positioning, choosing oil- or water-soluble formats to match the carrier system.
Antioxidant nutraceutical softgels and tablets
Supplement brands and capsule or tablet manufacturers
Compare 5 percent to 10 percent tomato extract, 20 percent lycopene or high-purity 96 percent powder when a standardized antioxidant marker and dose matter.
Antioxidant and tone support in cosmetic skincare
Cosmetic formulators and clean-beauty brands
Use lycopene as a natural antioxidant active in serums and creams where a plant-derived free-radical scavenger supports tone and protection claims.
Real Buyer Scenario
How buyers actually source this
An anonymized example based on real inbound inquiry patterns — no names, no fabricated numbers.
A European brand was choosing between water- and oil-soluble lycopene for a clear drink versus a softgel, and had seen isomer loss (cis / trans shift) in a prior oil batch under light storage.
Representative buyer scenario based on common qualification requirements for lycopene.
Product Knowledge Base
Everything buyers need to know about tomato lycopene
Technical depth that helps formulators and procurement teams choose with confidence.
What is Lycopene?
Lycopene is the red carotenoid that gives tomatoes their color and one of the more studied dietary antioxidants. We supply several forms - oil-soluble 10%, water-soluble 10% emulsion, crystalline 96% and lycopene oil 5% - because the right form depends entirely on your product matrix.
Tomato sourcing
Lycopene is recovered from ripe tomato processing, and carotenoid content tracks cultivar and maturity. Consistent raw material is what keeps color and assay stable shipment to shipment.
Extraction and form conversion
Extraction from tomato pomace or oleoresin is followed by crystallization for the 96% grade or emulsification for the water-soluble 10% grade. The water-soluble form is engineered for beverage clarity and stability, not just solubility.
Applications
Lycopene fits softgels, functional foods, solid drinks, natural color and cosmetics. Oil-soluble grades pair with lipids; water-soluble grades go into beverages and stick packs where dispersion matters.
Quality and stability
We verify lycopene (including isomer profile) by HPLC, with heavy metals, peroxide value for oil forms, microbiology and residual solvents. Lycopene is oxygen- and light-sensitive, so packaging and antioxidant protection are part of the specification.
RFQ checklist
Tell us the form (oil-soluble, water-soluble or crystalline), the target percentage and pack size, and whether you need emulsion stability data. Those points decide the grade and the quote.
Quality & Compliance
Batch-level COA archive
Every batch is documented. Review historical batch records to verify quality consistency before committing to an RFQ.
| Batch Number | Production Date | Assay Result | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS-0-100G-2406 | 2024-06 | Water-soluble lycopene 10% | Passed | Request COA → |
| HS-0-100G-2403 | 2024-03 | Water-soluble lycopene 10% | Archived | Request COA → |
| HS-0-100G-2312 | 2023-12 | Water-soluble lycopene 10% | Archived | Request COA → |
HPLC Chromatogram — Active Marker Identification
Chromatographic analysis of Lycopene in our QC laboratory. The batch-specific chromatogram and full HPLC report are issued with every COA.
Testing Focus
Lycopene content and all-trans / cis isomer profile by HPLC
Peroxide value and acid value for oil forms
Residual solvent and carrier confirmation
Heavy metals: Pb, Cd, As, Hg
Microbiology: total count, yeast / mold, E. coli, Salmonella
Color value and light-stability check
Document Notes
COA and HPLC assay checked before quotation
MSDS, TDS and isomer-profile chromatogram available by RFQ
Food / cosmetic grade documents reviewed per buyer market
Sourcing Story
From harvest to your formulation
Xinjiang Province, China
GreenSource™ Verified Origin
Tomato Lycopene / Lycopene Oil is sourced from Xinjiang Province, China. Our GreenSource™ program ensures every batch is traceable to its harvest region, tested by HPLC for active marker confirmation, and sourced through fair-trade cooperatives that support local farming communities.
Gallery
From plantation to product
Technical FAQ
Common technical questions
What is the solubility of Tomato Lycopene / Lycopene Oil?
How is the active marker verified?
What is the minimum order quantity?
What documents are available?
What is the shelf life and storage recommendation?
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