POWDERED COMPOSITIONS OF ASTAXANTHIN DERIVATIVES II

摘要

The invention relates to powdered compositions consisting of the following constituents: i) an astaxanthin derivative, at least 70 % by weight of which consists of a compound of formula (I) that is defined below, in a quantity of between 1 and 50 % by weight, in relation to the total weight of the composition, ii) at least one proteinaceous protective colloid in a quantity of at least 10 to 70 % by weight, in relation to the total weight of the composition, and iii) optionally one or more additives that are suitable for foodstuffs in a quantity of up to 89 % by weight, in relation to the total weight of the composition. In formula (I) R represents a group of the formula, in which # represents the link to the carbonyl group, A represents -CH2CH2- or -CH=CH- and Rx represents C1-C4 alkyl.