| abstract |
It is intended to provide a degradation inhibitor which is excellent in the performance of inhibiting degradation of foods, cosmetics, etc., can be used only in a small amount, and is highly tolerant to heating and the effects of light. Namely, (1) a degradation inhibitor which contains a water-insoluble antioxidant, a water-soluble antioxidant and an emulsifying agent; and (2) a degradation inhibitor which contains a water-soluble antioxidant and carnosol and/or carnosic acid, wherein the total amount of carnosol and carnosic acid is 4% by weight or more. |