Use of a first molecule of formula (I) where R = CH3 in the preparation of a composition, use of a second molecule of formula (I) where R = H in the preparation of a composition, use of a molecule of formula (I) where R = CH3 in the preparation of an enriched annatto extract and use of a molecule of formula (I) where R = H in the preparation of an enriched annatto extract
The invention relates to the use of norbixin and an urucum extract enriched in bixin and/or norbixin as a food. The invention also provides a food preparation comprising norbixin, bixin or an extract comprising at least bixin or norbixin, the preparation being intended to be administered orally, for the protection of mammalian skin against UV-radiation.
