Stability evaluation of lutein nanodispersions prepared via solvent displacement method: The effect of emulsifiers with different stabilizing mechanisms

•Stable lutein nanodispersions were formed using solvent displacement method.•All lutein nanodispersions showed good physical stability over 8weeks of storage.•The chemical stability of the lutein nanodispersions varies.•No single surfactant could provide absolute stability to the nanodispersions.•Different surfactants reacted differently towards the environmental conditions.