Disclosed herein are compositions of matter suitable for use in foods, feeds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic care products, the compositions of matter comprising a
retinoid component and
fermentation residues thereof. In embodiments, the
retinoid component is present in a weight ratio relative to the
fermentation residue of 4: 1 or greater, where the
retinoid contains cis-isomer and trans-isomer, where the cis-isomer is present in an amount of less than 3% by weight relative to the entire isomer mixture. Preferably, the composition is bio-based. Also described are biotechnological methods for producing the compositions otherwise described, as well as additional methods for
processing such compositions into more stable, more commercially acceptable forms. Finally, foods, feeds, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic care products incorporating the compositions described herein are also disclosed.