Lycopene is a functional ingredient. As a carotenoid it is present in tomato and tomato derived products in a percentage of up to an 85%.

Solutex produces lycopene from tomato pulp using Supercritical Fluid Extraction with Supercritical CO₂ ,obtaining high purity and residue free extracts. This technology is also environmentally friendly, health harmless and assures the products highest quality.

Lycopene benefits towards human health are being a strong antioxidant and contributing to the prevention of some severe cancers such us lung, breast, prostate and stomach cancer.