FOOD COMPOSITION COMPRISING P-COUMARIC ACID AND ITS USE TO CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE

摘要

The invention relates to a food product comprising p-coumaric acid, wherein the level of p-coumaric acid is from 0.05 to 1.0 wt%, wherein said product is a fat based spread comprising from 10-85 wt% of fat and 10-90 wt% of water, or a drink, especially a dairy based drink, wherein the drink comprises from 10 to 95 wt% of a dairy base such as cow milk, soy milk or yoghurt, especially preferable cow milk or yoghurt. The food product has vaso-relaxating properties but still has an acceptable taste and color.