| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a composition of monoscus color prevented in discoloration of red of monascus color due to light and having light resistance suitable for practical use by compounding monascus color with a sesamolin derivative. SOLUTION: This composition comprises (A) monoscus color and (B) a sesamolin derivative (preferably sesamol). Powdery monascus pigment, etc., obtained by solid culture of monascus fungus can be used as the component A. The monascus fungus includes e.g. Monascus purpureus. The component B is preferably used in an amount of 1-10wt.% based on solid component A and in an amount of 0.005-0.05wt.% based on liquid component A. Further, improving effect on light resistance of the component B can synergistically be improved by adding quercetin in an amount of 5-20 times by weight based on the component B. As necessary, saccharides, starches, vehicles, etc., may be added thereto. |
