| abstract |
PURPOSE: To produce the titled composition having excellent discoloration stability, and useful as a colorant or a vitamin A source in the form of vitamin A precursor, by dissolving a carotenoid in vitamin E under heating. n CONSTITUTION: A carotenoid (e.g. α-carotene) is dissolved in vitamin E (e.g. α- tocopherol) under heating. If necessary, a solution or dispersion of an antioxidant, a surface active agent, a density modifier, etc. is added to the above mixture, and the product is emulsified or pulverized with an emulsifier such as a homomixer. The produced oil phase of vitamin E containing the carotenoid can be supplied as it is according to the use such as a source of vitamin A or vitamin E, etc., or can be encapsulated to microcapsules. n COPYRIGHT: (C)1985,JPO&Japio |