Taima is pleased to announce the commercial release of Tomato Extract & Spray-Dried Tomato Powder (Solanum lycopersicum), sourced from non-GMO ripe fruit and processed to preserve natural lycopene (CAS 502-65-8 carotenoid) and water-soluble solids. Available as whole-fruit powder and lycopene-standardized grades (5% / 10% / 20% HPLC), the line serves clean-label seasoning, functional food, nutraceutical antioxidant blends, and pet-food red pigmentation. This News outlines specification, application fit, and why global buyers add Taima tomato extract to their carotenoid sourcing basket.

1. Product Introduction – Tomato Powder vs. Lycopene-Standardized Extract

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is the primary dietary source of lycopene, a lipophilic acyclic carotenoid (C₄₀H₅₆, CAS 502-65-8) responsible for the red hue and widely studied for antioxidant activity. Taima offers two tiers so buyers can match specification to use-case:

Spray-Dried Tomato Powder / Flake – whole-fruit, minimal processing, natural lycopene ~30–120 mg/100 g (variety & season dependent), water-soluble solids preserved, clean-label “tomato powder” declaration.

Lycopene-Standardized Tomato Extract – solvent or oleoresin route, standardized to 5% / 10% / 20% lycopene HPLC; deeper red, higher carotenoid density, nutra & pet-feed positioning.

2. Technical Specifications

2.1 Spray-Dried Tomato Powder (whole-fruit)

Parameter	Typical Value
Appearance	Fine red to brick-red powder / flake
Moisture	≤ 6%
Ash	≤ 6%
Lycopene (natural, UV-Vis/HPLC)	30–120 mg/100 g (crop-dependent, declare per batch)
Mesh	60–80 mesh (custom on request)
Solubility	Partially water-soluble (fruit solids); lycopene fraction lipophilic
Heavy Metals	Pb ≤ 1 ppm, As ≤ 0.5 ppm
Microbial	TAMC ≤ 10⁴ CFU/g, TYMC ≤ 10² CFU/g, Salmonella / E.coli negative
Source	Non-GMO Solanum lycopersicum
Storage	Cool, dry, away from light; sealed
Shelf Life	12–18 months

2.2Lycopene-Standardized Tomato Extract (oleoresin / powder)

Parameter	Typical Value
Lycopene (HPLC)	5% / 10% / 20% (custom)
Carrier	Maltodextrin / acacia (powder); or oleoresin neat
All-trans lycopene	≥ 80% of total lycopene (process-controlled)
Heavy Metals / Solvent Residues	ICH / FAO-WHO aligned
Declaration	“Tomato extract (lycopene X%)” or “Lycopene from tomato”

3. Application Scenarios

3.1 Clean-Label Food & Seasoning

Tomato powder replaces tomato puree/paste in dry soup mixes, ramen seasoning sachets, pasta/risotto dry kits, snack seasoning — no refrigeration, lower logistics cost, “tomato powder” is a consumer-friendly clean label vs. “tomato paste + preservatives”. Lycopene-standardized grade goes into functional beverages, antioxidant blends (often paired with Taima Lutein / Zeaxanthin / CoQ10 in carotenoid mixes).

3.2 Nutraceuticals & Antioxidant Blends

Lycopene is the carotenoid most strongly associated with prostate health in observational literature (though claim language is restricted in US/EU — position as “dietary carotenoid antioxidant” not disease-claim). Typical nutra format: softgel (oil-based lycopene extract) or beadlet (water-dispersible powder for tablets/gummies).