Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a lycopene micro-capsule powder, wherein lycopene is fully mixed with an aqueous phase to obtain a lycopene emulsion, and the emulsion is then ground to a particle size less than 1 ?m, and spray dried. The aqueous phase comprises: a gelatin enzymatic hydrolysate with a molecular weight of 5,000-10,000 Da, disaccharide, polysaccharide, and an antioxidant. The disaccharide is one or more of sucrose, maltose and lactose; and the polysaccharide is one or more of pullulan and chitosan.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lycopene food colorant having a fresh-keeping function. The food colorant is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 1-3 parts of a lycopene crystal, 5-20 parts of an emulsifier, 0.5-5 parts of an antioxidant, 60-70 parts of glycerol, and 10-20 parts of water. The food colorant is prepared by mixing the raw materials and then emulsifying and grinding same. The granularity of the obtained lycopene colorant is moderate; the tone is suitable for coloring a minced fillet product; the lycopene colorant has high tinting strength, achieves a bright color, and has the effect of triggering myoglobin, so that the minced fillet product has a bright color and appears fresher; the lycopene colorant further has a fresh-keeping function and can kill some food microorganisms, so as to keep food fresh and prolong the shelf life.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lycopene food colorant having a fresh-keeping function. The food colorant is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 1-3 parts of a lycopene crystal, 5-20 parts of an emulsifier, 0.5-5 parts of an antioxidant, 60-70 parts of glycerol, and 10-20 parts of water. The food colorant is prepared by mixing the raw materials and then emulsifying and grinding same. The granularity of the obtained lycopene colorant is moderate; the tone is suitable for coloring a minced fillet product; the lycopene colorant has high tinting strength, achieves a bright color, and has the effect of triggering myoglobin, so that the minced fillet product has a bright color and appears fresher; the lycopene colorant further has a fresh-keeping function and can kill some food microorganisms, so as to keep food fresh and prolong the shelf life.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a lycopene micro-capsule powder, wherein lycopene is fully mixed with an aqueous phase to obtain a lycopene emulsion, and the emulsion is then ground to a particle size less than 1 ?m, and spray dried. The aqueous phase comprises: a gelatin enzymatic hydrolysate with a molecular weight of 5,000-10,000 Da, disaccharide, polysaccharide, and an antioxidant. The disaccharide is one or more of sucrose, maltose and lactose; and the polysaccharide is one or more of pullulan and chitosan.