| 摘要 |
It is intended to provide an effective cariostatic material which inhibits dental plaque formation as well as onset of dental carries. A material for inhibiting enamel demineralization containing, as the active ingredient, a proanthocyanidin-like polyphenol originating in hop bract or immature apple, which effectively inhibits not only dental plaque formation but also the dental caries process including proliferation of bacteria, formation of acids by the bacteria and enamel demineralization. Also, foods, drinks and oral care goods with the use of the above substance as an enamel demineralization inhibitor are provided.
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