Beverages are provided which include a beverage liquid and granules mixed with the beverage liquid The granules include: (i) a milled carotenoid consisting of lutein and/or zeaxanthin, wherein the milled carotenoid has the following particle size distribution: D [3,2] in the range of from 0.6 to 1.5 μm, and D [v, 0.5] in the range of from 1.1 to 3.5 μm, (ii) a matrix material which encapsulates the milled carotenoid and comprises at least one modified food starch, a glucose syrup and sucrose, and (iii) a water-soluble antioxidant, wherein the granules have the following particle size distribution: D [3,2] in the range of from 200 to 300 μm, and D [v, 0.5] in the range of from 220 to 320 μm, and wherein all D values are as measured by laser diffraction according to the Fraunhofer scattering model, and wherein the granules do not include an oil or a gelatin.

This invention relates to a method for preventing adhesion of a carotenoid pigment to manufacturing equipment or containers such as PET bottles during production of liquid foods such as beverages containing a carotenoid pigment. The method comprises adding gum ghatti to a system in which a carotenoid pigment is present.

This invention relates to a method for preventing adhesion of a carotenoid pigment to manufacturing equipment or containers such as PET bottles during production of liquid foods such as beverages containing a carotenoid pigment. The method comprises adding gum ghatti to a system in which a carotenoid pigment is present.

The present invention relates to a method for gaining large amounts of data. The data is the output of a device which measures a predetermined parameter. Preferably, the predetermined parameter is the macular pigment optical density (MPOD). The gained data is preferably used to determine the effect of an intervention and/or treatment such as the oral intake of lutein and/or zeaxanthin.

Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and suspensions thereof in an aqueous phase are provided, in which the SLNs have high content of oil-soluble pigment and high stability. A food product, such as a beverage, comprising said SLNs is also provided.

Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and suspensions thereof in an aqueous phase are provided, in which the SLNs have high content of oil-soluble pigment and high stability. A food product, such as a beverage, comprising said SLNs is also provided.

A carrot concentrate having a. between 0.115 and 0.25 wt. % Carotenoid (relative to the total weight of the carrot concentrate); b. between 7-24 wt. % edible oil (relative to the total weight of the carrot concentrate); c. between 20 and 75 wt. % (DM) of sugars (relative to the dry matter of the carrot concentrate); wherein the dry matter content of the carrot concentrate ranges between 40 and 75 wt. % relative to the total of the concentrate, wherein the wt. % (DM) means the wt. % of the component relative to the dry matter content, wherein the ratio of edible oil to carotenoids ranges between 40 and 210, and wherein the carrot concentrate has a color diluted in yoghurt, at dosage equivalent to a carotenoid concentration of 0.3795 mg/100 g, wherein the color is defined in the CIELAB color space, and wherein the color is described by a L*-value ranging between 93 and 98, an a*-value ranging between −2.5 and +1.0, and a b*-value ranging between 21.5 and 30. A process for making the carrot concentrate and food products containing the carrot concentrate.

An emulsion composition includes water, an oily component, gum ghatti and a modified starch. The content of the gum ghatti is 32% by mass or less and the content of the modified starch is 500 parts by mass or less relative to 100 parts by mass of the gum ghatti. The emulsion composition has excellent emulsion stability.

An emulsion composition includes water, an oily component, gum ghatti and a modified starch. The content of the gum ghatti is 32% by mass or less and the content of the modified starch is 500 parts by mass or less relative to 100 parts by mass of the gum ghatti. The emulsion composition has excellent emulsion stability.

A crystalline pigment or colorant composition having high color intensity and/or low sugar content, and methods and processes of preparation. The composition may comprise purified fruit and/or vegetable color juices.