摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of suppressing an acrid taste and or metallic taste of potassium chloride in food compositions including potassium chloride for the purpose of manufacturing low- or reduced-salt products in a safe and economical manner without compromising the palatability, and to provide an agent for suppressing the acrid taste and/or metallic taste derived from potassium chloride in the same method. <P>SOLUTION: The agent contains a yeast-derived peptide containing composition as the active ingredient. The invention is also useful for salt reduction and for the treatment of diseases or conditions that are associated with excessive salt intake, as well as diseases or conditions that can be improved by reducing salt intake. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |