Fermentation lycopene from Yarrowia lipolytica — vivid tomato red powder in an amber glass bottle

Series: Fermentation-Derived

Fermentation Lycopene from Yarrowia lipolytica — EarthHue Lyco-Ferm 130

Lycopene (Fermentation)Oil Suspension 5%

Overview

Lycopene produced by controlled fermentation of the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica, then purified and held in a stabilised oil suspension. The fermentative route delivers a consistent lycopene assay with no dependence on tomato crop quality, and it keeps working through the winter supply window when field extraction tightens. Built for functional beverages, dairy, meat analogues, bakery and nutraceutical applications that need a clean-label red that holds its hue through processing.

Specifications

Active contentLycopene ≥5.0% (HPLC)
Source organismYarrowia lipolytica (yeast), non-GMO
Production routeControlled batch fermentation in closed bioreactors
Product formOil suspension
ColourRed
CarrierRefined sunflower oil + natural tocopherol
SolubilityOil-dispersible
E-numberE 160d
CAS502-65-8
Typical use level0.05–0.5% depending on matrix
StorageBelow 25 °C, protected from light
Shelf life24 months unopened
Minimum order1 kg

Applications

Functional BeveragesDairy & DessertsMeat AlternativesNutraceutical
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Frequently asked questions

Why choose fermentation lycopene over tomato extract?
Tomato extract carries the pigment together with a large matrix of plant material, so its colour strength and its flavour and colour interaction vary with the crop. Fermentation lycopene is a purified pigment on a clean carrier, which means a defined lycopene level, a clean flavour profile and a colour you can scale predictably from the pilot tank to full production.
Is the lycopene isomer profile trans or cis?
The product is predominantly all-trans lycopene, the isomer with the highest biological activity and the one used in most published nutraceutical work. The isomer profile is stated on the certificate of analysis for every batch, so it can be checked against your specification.
How stable is fermentation lycopene in a beverage?
Like all carotenoids, lycopene degrades under heat, light and oxygen. We stabilise the suspension with a natural tocopherol system and supply it in sealed drums; every batch carries accelerated stability data at 40 °C and 75 % relative humidity. Share your matrix and process and we will confirm the dose and handling that hold your target colour.
Do you supply lycopene COA, MSDS and regulatory files?
Yes. Every lot ships with a certificate of analysis and an MSDS, and we supply the supporting documentation for EU, US, Japan and Korea filing, plus source, allergen and GMO statements.

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