Proanthocyanidin-rich plant extract and method for preparing same

摘要

To provide an extract or other substance that can impart not only bitterness and aroma but also taste elements such as koku and robustness without increasing astringency or harshness, and to provide a beverage having superior koku and robustness. Increasing hop-derived polyphenols, particularly trimeric proanthocyanidin makes it possible to provide beverages with koku and robustness without increasing astringency or lingering aftertaste.

主权项

1. A hop extract comprising dimeric, trimeric and tetrameric proanthocyanidins, wherein the trimeric proanthocyanidin is contained in a proportion by weight of at least 1.2 times the sum of weights of the dimeric and tetrameric proanthocyanidins.