摘要 |
PURPOSE:To obtain a food and drink capable of preventing alteration of flavor, by blending a fading inhibitor containing chlorogenic acid separated from natural products and/or caffeic acid synthesized or separated from natural products in a food and drink containing an anthocyanin based pigment. CONSTITUTION:A fading inhibitor consisting of chlorogenic acid separated from natural products and/or caffeic acid synthesized or separated from natural products may contain 100% active ingredient or in the form of a composition with a suitable diluent or carrier. For example, a solid, such as gum arabic or glucose, a liquid, such as water or ethanol, is used as the diluent or carrier. Any of powdery, granular and liquid forms may be suitable as the dosage form. The inhibitor may be in the form of a blend with an anthocyanin based pigment. Such a fading inhibitor in an adequate amount is blended with a food and drink containing the anthocyanin based pigment to provide a product. |