Lycopene composition having improved colorant properties
US11844366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a tomato-derived composition comprising lycopene crystals at a concentration of at least 70% (w/w) and methylene chloride-insoluble material at a concentration of 10% (w/w) or less, wherein the size of said lycopene crystals is less than 1 micron. The present invention also encompasses a process for preparing said composition from tomato pulp.
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