| 摘要 |
The present invention provides an extract containing a beta-cryptoxanthin component from a persimmon fruit, a functional food and/or drink supplemented with the extract, and a process for producing the extract. The present invention produces the extract containing a beta-cryptoxanthin component from a persimmon fruit by cutting an inexpensive raw material persimmon fruit, especially a persimmon skin, into fine pieces and extracting a beta-cryptoxanthin component with an organic solvent such as ethanol. After the beta-cryptoxanthin component is extracted with the organic solvent, it is preferred to eliminate the smell of dried persimmon by removing the organic solvent under reduced pressure. According to the present invention, an extract containing a beta-cryptoxanthin component that does not raise consumers' anxiety even when added to foods, drinks, and the like can be produced at low cost.
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