The invention relates to microcapsules comprising at least one active substance selected from lutein and lutein esters embedded in a matrix comprising gum acacia and optionally one or more other matrix components, wherein the content of said at least one active substance calculated as free lutein is from 0.5 to 25% of total weight of the microcapsule, and which microcapsule does not comprise any added emulsifier.The invention further relates to a process of preparing the microcapsule as well as uses and products comprising the microcapsule.
