The present invention relates to compositions comprising octenyl succinic anhydride modified gum acacia and carotenoids. It has been found that the compositions according to the invention allow to produce emulsions having a very high color intensity and color stability with a low turbidity. These compositions can be used for the enrichment fortification and/or coloration of food beverages animal feed cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention furthermore refers to a process for the manufacture of a beverage by mixing the compositions with ingredients of beverages. The present invention also refers to beverages obtainable by this process.
