lycopene

English

Etymology

From lycopin

Noun

lycopene (countable and uncountable, plural lycopenes)

1. (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.

Synonyms

• E160d when used as a food colouring

Related terms

• lycopin