Nestec S.a.

Eliane Duruz

Karlheinz Bortlik

Markus Baur

Myriam Richelle

Pierre Lambelet

Francoise Saucy

Marie-Rose Fernandez-Graf

Andrea M Pfeifer

Andrea M A Pfeifer

Eric Kolodziejezyk

Eric Kolodziejeczyk

Natural lycopene concentrate obtained from a plant structure after alkalinization, solid-liquid separation, acidification and a second solid-liquid separation. The concentrate obtained is highly bioavailable and water-soluble at room temperature.

Natural lycopene concentrate and method for production thereof

The invention relates to a primary composition in which at least one lipophilic bioactive compound is mixed with a whey protein, present in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound. The invention also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and to a cosmetic preparation that contains the primary composition. Methods for increasing the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound and providing increased photostability and oxidation resistance are also provided.

Primary composition comprising a lipophilic bioactive compound

A primary composition that includes at least one lipophilic bioactive compound and a whey protein in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound, and methods of forming the same. Also, an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, in a cosmetic preparation or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and methods of forming the same.

Method for increasing bioavailability of lipophilic bioactive compounds

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Eliane Duruz