Extract Solution Comprising a B-Cryptoxanthin Component and Food and Drink Soaps

摘要

There are provided an extract solution to be added to food and drink containing a &bgr;-cryptoxanthin component consisting of an extract containing a &bgr;-cryptoxanthin component dissolved or dispersed in fat or oil or in a solution comprising an emulsifier and an extract solution to be added to soaps or cosmetics containing a &bgr;-cryptoxanthin component consisting of an extract containing a &bgr;-cryptoxanthin component dissolved or dispersed in fat or oil or in a solution comprising an emulsifier. There are also provided food and drink or soaps or cosmetics added with such extract solution containing a &bgr;-cryptoxanthin component. An extract containing a &bgr;-cryptoxanthin component derived from persimmon peel is preferable.