• Mr.Vishal Jadhav
• Prof.N.H. Shinde
• Mr.Prafull Jadhav
• Mr.Omkar Gonjare
• Mr.Firaj Inamdar

Lycopene is a red pigment carotenoid which mainly found in variety of food. Lycopene is a natural phytochemical which gives red colour to fruits and vegetables. Lycopene has antioxidant with many associated health benefits. It is only obtained through diet. Human body is unable to synthesize it. Lycopene is non-polar and non-toxic in nature. Lycopene is an important component extracted from distinct plant mainly red coloured; it is explored with a focus on extraction methodologies. The various application of lycopene such as skincare product, cancer treatment of prostate and breast cancer and its role as a natural food colorant. Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment and photochemical found in tomatoes, water melon and other fruits mostly red coloured. Lycopene has deep red colour and non-toxic nature. Lycopene is a non-polar in nature. Since, lycopene is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvent. Extracting lycopene from the natural source like tomato and water melon contain the highest amount of lycopene.

Antioxidant, LDL, Extraction, Cardio-protective

"Extraction of Lycopene from tomato paste", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.d381-d386, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405339.pdf

"Extraction of Lycopene from tomato paste", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. ppd381-d386, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405339.pdf