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Lycopene is a non-provitamin A carotenoid that is responsible for the red to pink colors seen in tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and other foods. Lycopene has also been extensively studied in relation to its potential health effects and studies suggest that lycopene and the consumption of lycopene containing foods may affect cancer or cardiovascular disease risk. The book present a review related to lycopene chemistry, sources, intake,bioavailability and its health benefits.