摘要 |
Disclosed is an agent for enhancing the taste of common salt, which enables the reduction in the content of common salt in a food or beverage without deteriorating the flavor of the food or beverage. Also disclosed is a method for enhancing the taste of common salt. Specifically disclosed is an agent for enhancing the taste of common salt, which is characterized by comprising an amino-carbonyl reaction product of a peptide and a carbonyl compound, preferably an amino-carbonyl reaction product of a peptide having a molecular weight of 1000 to 5000 and a carbonyl compound, and an organic acid. Also specifically disclosed is a method for enhancing the taste of common salt, which is characterized by adding the agent for enhancing the taste of common salt to a food or beverage, preferably a low-salt food or beverage. |