| abstract |
Provided is a carotenoid-containing composition, which contains a carotenoid, at least one selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid and derivatives thereof as well as salts of the same, and an emulsifier, wherein the content of at least one selected from ascorbic acid and derivatives thereof is an amount that, in terms of the number of moles of ascorbic acid, is within a range of 30-times to 190-times the total number of moles of carotenoid and pH is within a range of 6.5 to 9.0. Also provided is a method for producing the carotenoid-containing composition. |