Is Lycopene vegan?
Lycopene
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Lycopene is a natural red carotenoid pigment found abundantly in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. It is used as a natural colorant and antioxidant in food and cosmetic products.
| Also known as | (all-E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyl-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-Dotriacontatridecaene, (all-E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyl-2,6,8,10,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-Dotriaconatridecaene, All-trans-lycopene, E 160, E160, INS 160, Natural Yellow 27, Psi-carotene, psi,psi-Carotene, psi.psi-Carotene, Tomato red |
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| INCI name | Lycopene |
| E number | E160d |
| INS number | 160d |
| CAS number | 502-65-8 |
| EC number | 207-949-1 |
| CI number | CI 75125 |
| CosIng ID | 30520 |
| Last reviewed | 14 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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