Lycopene is a natural pigment in food, which is belong to Carotene in structural formula. Since Lycopene has function on anti-oxidation, mutations restrain and anti-cancer, it becomes more and more important today.
Lycopene is now mainly used as food additive. In world market, the sale of Lycopene keeps 6% increase every year. Lycopene was firstly produced in China in 1995; the productivity is less 5 tons/year until 2003, while the demand is nearly 30 tons/year.
Technology data:
Titre: 1.2-1.5g/L
Extraction yield: 45%
Fermentation time: 100 hrs
Raw material: glucose, corn syrup, bitter salt, Potassium dihydrogen phosphate and alcohol.
Cost: USD 80/Kg (while the market price is USD 153.8/Kg)
Technology advantages:
1,Fermentation technology could be used in most zones regardless raw material, geography, and climate.
2,The technology process is easily controlled with short period, high productivity and low cost.
Lycopene produced by fermentation belongs to natural product; it is easy to be absorbed by human body.
3,Fermentation technology ameliorate process environment, it is safe and environmental.
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