Use of sulfur containing organic compounds as agents for bathochromically shifting the UV/vis-absorption bands of carotenoids

摘要

The use of organosulfur compounds is claimed for bathochromic shifting of the UV/visible absorption spectrum of carotinoids. Independent claims are included for: (A) complexes comprising one or more organosulfur compounds and one or more carotinoids, and (B) preparation of carotinoid formulations, which comprises dispersion of an organosulfur/carotinoid mixture in water or a protective colloid solution, followed by drying of the dispersion.