LOTUS EMBRYO EXTRACT COMPOSITION, FOOD AND DRINK CONTAINING LOTUS EMBRYO EXTRACT AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING TASTE OF LOTUS EMBRYO EXTRACT

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a lotus embryo extract composition capable of improving an unplatable taste such as bitterness or astringency possessed by the lotus embryo extract according to simple operations, excellent in economical efficiency and safety in production of a food and drink and utilizable in a wide field requiring the lotus embryo extract. SOLUTION: This lotus embryo extract composition comprises (A) at least one compound selected from sugar alcohols, edible acids and monosaccharides or disaccharides having a sweetness of 0.1-0.7 that of sucrose and (B) the lotus embryo extract and good in taste. The food and drink comprises the lotus embryo extract and the method for improving the taste of the lotus embryo extract is provided.