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(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a method for industrially producing xanthophyll crystals used for foods, feeds and the like. (A) mixing a mixture containing oleoresin containing a xanthophyll ester, a saponifying agent and ethanol at 45 to 85 ° C. to form xanthophyll crystals in the mixture; Add hot water, 60 ~ A method for producing xanthophyll crystals, comprising: (c) a step of collecting xanthophyll crystals from the mixed solution by mixing at 90 ° C. to form a homogeneous mixture; and a xanthophyll obtained by the production method. The present invention relates to a preparation containing crystals and edible fats and oils. |