摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a calcium absorbefacient composed of a peptide originated from corn grain protein, absolutely resistant to the absorption inhibiting action of phosphoric acid, etc., having preventing and curing effect on osteoporosis, etc., and useful as an additive for foods, drinks, feeds, pharmaceuticals, etc. SOLUTION: This calcium absorbefacient is composed of a peptide originated from corn grain protein consisting of gluten meal, zein extracted from gluten meal or a residue obtained by extracting zein from gluten meal, has an average molecular weight of 200-11,000, preferably 200-7,000, especially preferably 200-2,000 and exhibits the resistance to the action of a calcium absorption inhibiting factor. |