摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a flavor improving composition useful for a refreshing beverage, a functional beverage, an alcoholic beverage, a health food, a medicine, etc., excellent in safety and palatability, having improving effects on bitterness, acidity and salty taste, containing a theanine. SOLUTION: This flavor improving composition comprises a theanine such as Ltheanine which is a glutamic acid derivative contained in tea leaves and is a main component of the taste of tea. A product required to improve taste is favorably mixed with 0.001-5wt.%, preferably 0.001-0.5wt.% of a theanine. |