OBTAINMENT PROCESS OF CAROTENOIDS CONCENTRATE RICH IN LYCOPENE FROM RED FRUITS AND/OR RED FRUIT PULP

摘要

The present disclosure relates to solid-liquid extraction of extract rich in lycopene from red fruit, namely guava and/or tomato. The process of extraction according to the present invention allows carotenoids extract rich in lycopene. Additionally, the reagent use in the extraction process is suitable for food industry applications, so the process of the present disclosure may produce a product that can be applied in food, in cosmetics and/or in pharmaceutical industry.