A method of extraction of lycopene from a natural source which comprises treating the natural source with at least one lipolytic enzyme and at least one cellulolytic enzyme; subjecting the enzyme treated natural source to an alkali treatment; separating the alkali; and, extracting lycopene from the alkali treated na...

The present invention provides a method of extraction of carotenoids rich in lycopene from natural source comprising the steps of; subjecting the natural source material to primary crushing; separating serum from pulp and skin; subjecting serum to suitable separating means to separate residue; subjecting the said re...