lycopene
English
Etymology
From lycopin.
Noun
lycopene (countable and uncountable, plural lycopenes)
- (organic chemistry) A red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, other red vegetables, and in animal tissue; there is some evidence that it may lower the risk of prostate cancer.
- 2007 November, Elizabeth Drake, “Combine and conquer: Use these winning food pairings to protect your health”, in Men's Health, volume 22, number 9, ISSN 1054-4836, page 126:
- And eating avocado with salsa boosted the absorption of lycopene—a carotenoid in tomatoes—by almost five times.
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Synonyms
- E160d (when used as a food colouring)
Related terms
- lycopin
Translations
red carotenoid pigment
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