A thermoplastic resin composition containing an oxygen-absorbing agent, wherein
a resin matrix of the thermoplastic resin composition is substantially non-compatible
and is composed of a blend of thermoplastic resins or elastomers, and the non-compatible
thermoplastic resins and elastomers are present as a non-uniformly distributed
structure in the resin matrix. The packaging container or cap of this invention
suppresses the lowering of flavor retention incident to the dissolving out of the
oxygen absorbing agent or its oxidation product even after retorting sterilization.
The preservability of the contents and flavor retention can be achieved for a long
period of time. According to a preferred embodiment, the oxygen absorbing speed
can be increased. After storage for a long time, or after heat sterilization, a
rugged state does not occur. There can be formed the oxygen-absorbing resin composition
and the packaging container having excellent outer appearance.