Lycopene: A Review on Biological Properties

ABSTRACT  

It is a plant chemical fat-soluble organic pigment known as carotenoid. It is a red color pigment. It is a tetraterpene C₄₀H₅₆. It has non-provitamin A activity. Due to the presence of 11 conjugated double bonds it absorbs light in the UV region. Carotenoids are present in human blood and tissues. It is found in tomatoes and tomatoes product. It is the most potent antioxidant in nature. Its bioavailability depends on food processing or the ingestion of fat. 

Keywords: Bioavailability, Caretenoid, Tetraterpene, Tomato, Lycopene