摘要 |
<p>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject composition capable of retaining freshness of meat, vegetables and fruits in refrigerators and food-preservation boxes for a long time by mixing a freshness-retaining component containing an isothiocyanic acid compound and an aliphatic carboxylic acid. SOLUTION: In this gel composition for retaining freshness, (A) a freshness- retaining component [a wasabi(Japanese horseradish)-extract, a mustard-extract, allyl isothiocyanate, etc.], and (B) an aliphatic carboxylic acid (stearic acid, etc.), are added. The isothiocyanic acid compound is added in 1-50 wt.% to the gel composition and the aliphatic carboxylic acid is added in 30-99 wt.% to the gel composition.</p> |