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[Problem] To provide an emulsion composition with which it is possible to improve the absorption of various carotenoids into the body, the emulsion composition having excellent compatibility with soft capsules so as to enable soft-capsule preparations to be formed, and raw materials containing carotenoids and emulsifiers are uniformly dispersed into the soft-capsule preparations. [Solution] An emulsion composition containing: a carotenoid; and two or more prescribed emulsifiers selected from the group consisting of tetraglycerin monooleic acid esters, decaglycerin monolauric acid esters, sucrose stearic acid esters, and sucrose lauric acid esters. |