摘要 |
PURPOSE:To provide an agent for imparting delicious salty taste, by using a specific dipeptide and/or its salt as active components. CONSTITUTION:The objective agent contains one or more substances comprising the peptide of formula (m is integer of 1-3; n is integer of 2-4) and/or its salt such as hydrochloride, as active components. Especially, ornithyl-beta-alanine is novel substance. An example of the taste estimated by organoleptic test using successive dilution method is shown in the table. |