TASTE-IMPROVING AGENT FOR POTASSIUM SALT OR POTASSIUM SALT-CONTAINING FOOD OR DRINK

摘要

Provided is a means for improving the unpleasant taste characteristic to a potassium salt without affecting the inherent flavor of a food or drink, enhancing the value of the potassium salt as a substitute for sodium chloride and thus reducing the amount of sodium contained in a food or drink.  Also provided is a sodium chloride composition. At least one member selected from among quinic acid, a composition containing quinic acid, spirantol or a plant extract or plant essential oil containing spirantol and an extract of a plant belonging to the genus Allium is added to a potassium salt or a potassium salt-containing food or drink.  Thus, the characteristic unpleasant taste of the potassium salt such as harsh taste or metal flavor can be improved and the saltiness and savoriness thereof are further enriched.