The present invention is directed to a clear liquid formulation comprising: a) rhodoxanthin, and b) at least one modified food starch, and c) at least one saccharide, and d) water, especially to a clear liquid formulation comprising a) 0.1 to 15 weight-% (preferably 0.5 to 10.0 weight-%, more preferably 0.5 to 5.0 weight-%, most preferably 1.0 to 3.0 weight-%) of rhodoxanthin, and b) 20 to 60 weight-% (preferably 30 to 50 weight-%) of at least one modified food starch, and c) 0.5 to 60 weight-% (preferably 0.5 to 30 weight-%, more preferably 0.5 to 20 weight-%, most preferably 1.0 to 10 weight-%) of at least one saccharide, and d) 35 to 75 weight-% (preferably 45 to 65 weight-%) of water, all amounts based on the total weight of the liquid formulation, whereby all amounts add up to 100 weight-%. The present invention is further directed to a process for the manufacture of such liquid formulations, as well as to beverages containing them. These beverages are also clear and color stable.
