Lycopene, a pigment from the carotenoid family, is a nutrient. It
has been associated with various health benefit claims including
immune system modulation, as a free radical scavenger and as
having anticarcinogen properties (Giovannucci, 1999; Omoni &
Aluko, 2005). Daily consumption of 6–15 mg lycopene is recommended
for improved health (Kun, Lule, & Xiao-Lin, 2006). This
amount is largely achieved by consuming fresh tomatoes and tomato
derivatives including sauces and pastes. The amount of lycopene
differs in the various tomato derivatives marketed. Tomato
skin contains more than 20 ppm lycopene, protected within the