Food Ingredient Projects
For food projects, we can discuss the formulation you are working on, the colour requirements and the target specification.
Lycopene is a fermentation-source botanical extract described in customer material as a dark red powder with CAS 502-65-8 and molecular formula C40H56. Public copy should focus on source, appearance, solubility, assay/detection items, application discussion, and document review for food, beverage, supplement, and cosmetic raw-material projects.

Lycopene is a dark red powder from a fermentation source. For food, beverage, supplement and cosmetic raw-material projects, it is useful to start with the intended use, target specification and supporting documents.

Lycopene is a dark red powder from a fermentation source. For food, beverage, supplement and cosmetic raw-material projects, it is useful to start with the intended use, target specification and supporting documents.
Public copy should focus on source, appearance, solubility, assay/detection items, application discussion, and document review.
| Item | Reference | Item | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS | 502-65-8 | EINECS | 207-949-1 |
| Molecular formula | C40H56 | Molecular weight | 536.88 |
| Appearance | Dark red powder | Source | Fermentation source |
| Melting point | 174C | Solubility | Insoluble in water; easily soluble in chloroform |
Assay/detection items and target specifications require review against the applicable product document and buyer requirement.
| Item | Reference discussion | Communication boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Assay / detection items | To be reviewed against the applicable product document. | Buyer and document review required. |
| Grade / specification | To be confirmed for the buyer and market requirement. | Not a universal product guarantee. |
Specification and application discussion should remain within the applicable product document and market requirement.
Lycopene can be discussed in food, beverage, supplement and cosmetic raw-material projects. The right application wording depends on the formulation and the product information required by the buyer.
For food projects, we can discuss the formulation you are working on, the colour requirements and the target specification.
For beverage projects, the conversation usually starts with the product format, colour requirements and the documents your team needs to review.
For dietary supplement projects, it helps to begin with the product format, target specification and the documents needed for the project.
For cosmetic raw-material projects, we can discuss the formulation context, material requirements and the documents needed by your technical team.
Specification sheet, COA, MSDS/SDS, TDS, label information or other product records.
Ask buyers to provide the required documents for product and market review.
Discuss DocumentsAsk buyers to provide product name/model, intended application, target grade/specification, destination market, quantity range, packaging preference, and required documents such as specification sheet, COA, MSDS/SDS, TDS, label information or other product records.
A useful starting point is the source, appearance, specification points, intended application and documents relevant to your project.
Lycopene is a dark red powder from a fermentation source. A useful starting point is the source, appearance, specification points, intended application and documents relevant to your project.
Please tell us how you plan to use the ingredient, the target specification, destination market, quantity range and packaging preference. With those details, we can give you a more relevant first reply.
If you need technical documents, tell us which product and document type you are looking for. We can then discuss the relevant specification sheet, COA, TDS, MSDS/SDS, label information or other product records.
Any health-related wording needs to match the product documents and the target market. We keep the wording focused on the ingredient, its applications and its specification information.
Ask buyers to provide product name/model, intended application, target grade/specification, destination market, quantity range, packaging preference, and required documents.
Dark red Lycopene powder in a clear dish

