A process for producing a preparation in powder form containing at least one carotenoid. The process contains the following steps: i) suspending one or more carotenoids a) in an aqueous molecular dispersed or colloidal solution of at least one modified starch b) and sucrose c), ii) comminuting the suspended particles, and iii) subsequently converting the suspension optionally in the presence of a coating material into a dry powder;
where the suspension contains in process step ii), based on the dry matter of the aqueous suspension, from 1 to 25% by weight of at least one carotenoid, and the ratio of carotenoid a) to sucrose c) is from 1:2 to 1:80 by weight.

A process for producing a preparation in powder form containing at least one carotenoid. The process contains the following steps: i) suspending one or more carotenoids a) in an aqueous molecular dispersed or colloidal solution of at least one modified starch b) and sucrose c), ii) comminuting the suspended particles, and iii) subsequently converting the suspension optionally in the presence of a coating material into a dry powder;
where the suspension contains in process step ii), based on the dry matter of the aqueous suspension, from 1 to 25% by weight of at least one carotenoid, and the ratio of carotenoid a) to sucrose c) is from 1:2 to 1:80 by weight.

The invention relates to a microcapsule comprising at least one active substance selected from lutein and lutein esters embedded in a matrix comprising fish gelatine and optionally one or more other matrix components, wherein the content of said at least one active substance calculated as free lutein is from 0.5 to 25% of total weight of the microcapsule, and which microcapsule does not comprise any added emulsifier. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the microcapsule as well as uses and products comprising the microcapsule.

The invention relates to a microcapsule comprising at least one active substance selected from lutein and lutein esters embedded in a matrix comprising fish gelatine and optionally one or more other matrix components, wherein the content of said at least one active substance calculated as free lutein is from 0.5 to 25% of total weight of the microcapsule, and which microcapsule does not comprise any added emulsifier. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the microcapsule as well as uses and products comprising the microcapsule.

A method for obtaining an anthocyanin pigment color composition from carrot plants (preferably black carrot plants) comprising pre-harvest foliar spraying of an ethylene-releasing compound and the use of the obtained anthocyanin pigment color composition for coloring of an edible product or a pharmaceutical product.

A method for obtaining an anthocyanin pigment color composition from carrot plants (preferably black carrot plants) comprising pre-harvest foliar spraying of an ethylene-releasing compound and the use of the obtained anthocyanin pigment color composition for coloring of an edible product or a pharmaceutical product.

A safflower oil emulsion and method of preparation includes a safflower oil that is natural, non-genetically modified organism (GMO), expeller pressed, solvent free, linoleic fatty acid rich oil wherein the linoleic fatty acid content is in a range from approximately 70% to approximately 80% of the total safflower oil that is mixed with a purified water and a mixture of at least one of an emulsifier, a flavoring, a natural sweetener, a natural coloring agent, and a gum. The mixture is blended to provide a stable emulsion that has the rich taste of a nutritious fruit smoothie is useful as a dietary supplement, and increases metabolism to support a healthy weight management program.

A safflower oil emulsion and method of preparation includes a safflower oil that is natural, non-genetically modified organism (GMO), expeller pressed, solvent free, linoleic fatty acid rich oil wherein the linoleic fatty acid content is in a range from approximately 70% to approximately 80% of the total safflower oil that is mixed with a purified water and a mixture of at least one of an emulsifier, a flavoring, a natural sweetener, a natural coloring agent, and a gum. The mixture is blended to provide a stable emulsion that has the rich taste of a nutritious fruit smoothie is useful as a dietary supplement, and increases metabolism to support a healthy weight management program.

To provide a carotenoid-containing composition obtained by dissolving or dispersing a solid carotenoid derived from a genus Paracoccus microorganism is used.

To provide a carotenoid-containing composition obtained by dissolving or dispersing a solid carotenoid derived from a genus Paracoccus microorganism is used.