A review on lycopene uses as a food coloring agent
A comprehensive Review of Applications of Lycopene as Food Coloring agent in Various Industrial Food Substances. Muhammad Idrees Abstract Lycopene is a plant pigment which is nutritive in nature. In nature it is widely available in plant sources by imparting various shades of colors, most typically red and pink. It’s found in fruits like tomatoes, watermelon and other citrus fruits. The studies showed its antioxidant properties. Therefore, it has been widely applied in food industries as food coloring agent. This literature review relies on comprehensive analysis of applications of lycopene used as food coloring agent. Keywords: Lycopene, pigment, red, antioxidant 1. Introduction Color is one amongst the foremost necessary of food because it enhances the attractiveness and acceptance of food and food merchandises. Lycopene is one them and it is a plant originated carotenoid (mostly red) found in tomato and tomato products. It is not created by human body and should be provided t