What is Lycopene? Lycopene is also called Lycopene tomato powder or tomato extract. It is a carotenoid, chemical formula C40H56, which can make tomatoes (mostly in mature tomatoes) and some other fruits and vegetables discolored, is a nutrient and a natural pigment, and vitamin A (relative to vitamin A, lycopene has outstanding antioxidant properties) lycopene powder is insoluble in water …