Novel compositions comprising carotenoids

摘要

A novel composition for delivering carotenoids (e.g. alpha- and beta-carotene, lycopene) and/or other physiologically active ingredients to the colon of humans after ingestion and for producing liquid food compositions insusceptible to polyphenol-protein reactions can be obtained by encapsulating said active ingredients with pectin, in particular with low-methoxylated pectin.