A method for producing a phytosterol/phytostanol-containing composition is
provided that facilitates dispersion in-water of a phytosterol and/or
phytostanol (phytosterol/phytostanol), which are difficult to dissolve in
water, inhibits the occurrence of precipitation and coagulation (ring
formation) for a long period of time even when incorporated in water, and
can maintain a stable dispersed state. The method of the present
invention has at least one of the following steps (1) to (3): (1) mixing
at least one type selected from a pulverized phytosterol and phytostanol
with an aqueous raw material containing an emulsifier having an HLB value
of 6 to 16; (2) pulverizing at least one type selected from a phytosterol
and a phytostanol followed by mixing with an aqueous raw material
containing an emulsifier having an HLB value of 6 to 16; and (3) mixing
at least one type selected from a phytosterol and a phytostanol with an
aqueous raw material containing an emulsifier having an HLB value of 6 to
16, and pulverizing the phytosterol and/or phytbstanol in the mixture.