LycoRed Natural Products Industries, New York, NY, has received word that FDA is satisfied with its determination that Lyc-O-Mato Powder is safe for functional food use. Lyc-O-Mato Powder was developed especially for the fortification of foods with lycopene. Lyc-O-Mato Powder can also be used as a natural red colorant in a variety of foods, such as soy meat substitute products, pasta, cereals and smoothie drinks.