LYCOPENE FROM BLAKESLEA TRISPORA
New specifications prepared at the 67th JECFA (2006) and published in FAO JECFA Monographs 3 (2006). A group ADI “not specified” for
lycopene from all sources was established at the 71st JECFA (2009).
SYNONYMS INS 160d(iii)
DEFINITION Lycopene from Blakeslea trispora is extracted from the fungal biomass and purified by crystallization and filtration. It consists
predominantly of all-trans-lycopene. It also contains minor quantities of other carotenoids. Isopropanol and isobutyl acetate are the only
solvents used in the manufacture. Commercial lycopene preparations intended for use in food are formulated either as suspensions in
edible oils or as water-dispersible powders and are stabilised with antioxidants.
Chemical names Ψ,Ψ-carotene
all-trans-lycopene
(all-E)-lycopene
(all-E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyl-
2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-dotriacontatridecaene
CAS number 502-65-8
Chemical formula C40H56
Formula weight 536.9
Assay Not less than 95% total lycopenes; not less than 90% all-translycopene
DESCRIPTION Red crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Colour
