COMPOSITION FOR PROMOTING BIOABSORPTION OF FLAVONOID, FOOD/BEVERAGE FOR PROMOTING BIOABSORPTION OF FLAVONOID USING THE COMPOSITION, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF THE FOOD/BEVERAGE

摘要

Disclosed is a flavonoid bioabsorption-promoting composition or food/beverage which can improve the bioabsorption of quercetin or other flavonoid which has antioxidant effect and therefore is expected to be effective for the prevention of various diseased. It is found that the ingestion of apple pectin can improve the bioabsorption of quercetin or other flavonoid by about two times and shows a higher physiological activity compared to a case where apple pectin is not ingested. Based on this finding, a flavonoid bioabsorption-promoting composition or food/beverage can be provided, which comprises apple pectin as an active ingredient and therefore can improve the bioabsorbability of a flavonoid and show a flavonoid bioabsorption-promoting activity. By using apple pectin or a food additive comprising apple pectin, it becomes possible to provide a food or beverage which contains quercetin or other flavonoid, which is popularly ingested, and which is classified into a category of a processed food including a soft drink, a supplement, a seasoning agent, a confection and a prepared meal.