JP2003310213A - Food for lean figure - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a food which has a promoting effect on the bonding of fats to a lipolysis-promoting enzyme in a human body to decease the fats at a local place or all places of the human body, and has an improved bitter or harsh taste, is effective for preventing and treating obesity, and improves the bitter and harsh taste of the food. <P>SOLUTION: The food for lean figures is characterized by (a) containing a compound represented by formula (1) (R<SP>1</SP>is H, OH or OCH<SB>3</SB>; R<SP>2</SP>is H or a sugar residue) and/or a compound represented by formula (2) and (b) the extract of a material selected from the group consisting of oolong tea, puehr tea, roasted adlay, Euonymus trichocarpus HAYATA leaves, and jasmin flowers. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to obesity, which has the effect of reducing local or systemic fat by promoting the binding of fat (fat droplets) and lipolysis promoting enzyme (hormone-sensitive lipase) inside the human body. The present invention relates to a food effective for prevention and treatment of the above, and relates to a food having improved bitterness and astringent taste.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the westernization of eating habits, the number of people who are obese tends to increase due to an increase in calorie intake and lack of exercise. Obesity is also known as a risk factor for arteriosclerotic diseases such as myocardial infarction and angina, and adult diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

Therefore, in recent years, foods containing a substance having a sugar / fat absorption inhibiting action, a lipolysis promoting action and a fat burning promoting action, such as Gymnema extract extract, garcinia extract, and carnitine, to prevent fat accumulation have been proposed. Proposed. However, these active ingredients have peculiar bitterness and astringent taste, and if added to food as they are, they will significantly impair the flavor and become a factor that reduces the value of the food.

For example, as a substance having a sugar absorption inhibitory effect, hydroxycitric acid (hereinafter referred to as HCA) contained in Garcinia etc. is known. It has been elucidated that HCA has an activity inhibitory effect on citrate ATP lyase, which is one of the enzymes in the pathway that metabolizes the sugar taken up in the body into fat. However, HCA has a peculiar sourness and harsh taste, and has a drawback that the flavor of food is significantly impaired when a necessary effective amount is added.

As a masking method for such bitterness, conventionally, a sweetener or a specific flavor is added to alleviate unpleasant taste such as bitterness. Sufficient effects cannot be obtained for the components to be exhibited. In the case of tablets, sugar coating is mainly performed, and in the case of tablets, granules and fine granules, sugar coating and polymer film coating are mainly performed. The method of using and the method of making the drug insoluble by chemically modifying the drug are used.
However, all of these methods have problems that the bitterness and the like cannot be completely masked, the process is complicated, the cost is high, and the method can be used only for a limited drug.

[0006] In particular, in the case of a chewable agent or a beverage to be taken by melting in the mouth or chewing, it is not possible to use a coating agent and the like, so that it can be formulated by adding a high concentration of sugar or adding a flavor. However, masking of unpleasant tastes such as bitterness was incomplete.

[0007]

The present inventors have already found that the compound represented by the following general formula (1) and / or general formula (2) has a high lipolysis promoting action (special feature: Kai 2000-169325, JP 2001-2
26263). These compounds have less pungency and bitterness compared to capsaicin, which has a lipolysis-promoting effect, but nonetheless, in order to obtain a sufficient lipolysis effect, when used in large amounts, bitterness and astringency Became stronger and there was room for improvement in flavor masking.

[0008]

[Chemical 3]

[Chemical 4] (However, in both formulas, R ¹ is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group or an OCH ₃ group, and R ² is a hydrogen atom or a sugar residue.)

The object of the present invention is effective in improving the obesity constitution by promoting the decrease of systemic or local adipose tissue, or suppressing obesity or preventing obesity by preventing the increase of the adipose tissue, and the above general formula ( 1) and / or improving the bitterness and astringent taste derived from the compound represented by the general formula (2), and providing a slimming food that can be easily eaten by the general public.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above object, the present inventor must contain a compound represented by the general formula (1) and / or the general formula (2) and a specific extract. Then, they found that the bitterness and astringent taste of foods were improved, and the present invention was accomplished.

That is, the present invention that achieves the above-mentioned object is (a) the following general formula (1) and / or general formula (2).
A food comprising one or more compounds represented by the formula (b) and (b) an extract selected from the group consisting of oolong tea, puar tea, roasted pearl barley, Tochu leaf and jasmine flowers. Is.

[Chemical 5]

[Chemical 6] (However, in both formulas, R ¹ is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group or an OCH ₃ group, and R ² is a hydrogen atom or a sugar residue.)

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The compound represented by the general formula (1) contained in the slimming food and drink used in the present invention is also a component contained in, for example, raspberry fruit, and R ^{1 in} the formula is Raspberry ketone, which is a compound in which R ² is a hydrogen atom and has a hydrogen atom, has a characteristic aroma, and Zingerone, a compound in which R ¹ is an OCH ₃ group and R ² is a hydrogen atom in the formula, is a substance with a bitter taste. . Some of these compounds have already been proposed by the present inventors as skin cosmetics having a melanin production inhibitory action (JP 2000-
239143). However, it is neither described nor suggested that they have a lipolytic action. Further, the content is only a component used in a part of the flavor, and is extremely small, so that it is not possible to derive an effective amount in the food of the present invention.

Further, raspberry ketone, zingerone and derivatives thereof promote the decomposition of fat accumulated in adipose tissue,
It has been found that it is effective in suppressing obesity or improving obesity constitution (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-169325),
As described above, since raspberry ketone and zingerone have peculiar bitterness and astringent taste, they were not satisfactory in terms of content and versatility.

Therefore, by containing the compound represented by the general formula (1) and / or the general formula (2) and a specific extract, bitterness and acridness can be suppressed and the substance can be easily ingested. This is a feature of the present invention.

The above general formula (1) and / or general formula (2)
The mechanism of the lipolysis promoting action of the compound represented by is considered as follows.

Degradation of fat is promoted by increased contact between the hormone-sensitive lipase and intracellular lipid droplets. In other words, it is necessary to enhance the activity of this hormone-sensitive lipase in order to promote lipolysis. However, the lipid droplets are covered with a phospholipid membrane, and the hormone-sensitive lipase present in a water mass called a parcel around the lipid droplets is inaccessible. on the other hand,
By activating the sympathetic nerves by exercising, lipolytic hormones are secreted, and the decomposition of fat is promoted. At this time, the hormone removes the phospholipid membrane and enhances the lipolysis by increasing the affinity between the enzyme and the lipid droplet, but the compound of the present invention is similar to the hormone in that the lipid droplet and the hormone-sensitive lipase. It is thought to enhance affinity with and promote lipolysis.

In the compound represented by the general formula (1) used in the present invention, for example, R ¹ is a hydroxyl group and R ² is a hydrogen atom, 4- (3 ′, 4′-dihydroxyph)
enyl) -butane-2-one can be easily synthesized by a known method described in the above publications and the like. The raspberry ketone glucoside in which R ² is a glucose residue can be extracted from a plant such as raspberry fruits with a suitable solvent, and if necessary, concentrated or dried to a dry state by a known method (Phytochemistry Vol. 29, No. 12). 3853-3858 (1990) The compound represented by the general formula (2) contained in the food of the present invention can be obtained by synthesizing by a known method or extracting from a natural product.

In the above general formulas (1) and (2), R
² is a sugar residue sugar, glucose, galactose,
Monosaccharides such as mannose, rhamnose, xylose, ribose, arabinose, glucosamine, galactosamine,
Disaccharides such as melactose, maltose, sucrose, cellobiose, isomaltose and epilactose can be mentioned.

Specific examples of the compound represented by the general formula (1) include raspberry ketone [a compound of the general formula (1) in which R ¹ and R ² are hydrogen atoms], 4- (3 ', 4'-di).
hydrophenyl) -butane-2-o
ne [a compound of the general formula (1) in which R ¹ is a hydroxyl group and R ² is a hydrogen atom], zingerone [4- (3′-methoxy-
4'-hydrophenyl) -butane-
2-one] [a compound of the general formula (1) in which R ¹ is an OCH ₃ group and R ² is a hydrogen atom], and glycosides such as raspberry ketone glucoside and raspberry ketone galactoside.

Specific examples of the compound represented by the general formula (2) include 4- (4'-hydroxypheny).
l) -butane-2-ol [a compound of the general formula (2) in which R ¹ and R ² are hydrogen atoms], 4- (3 ′, 4′-di
hydrophenyl) -butane-2-o
1] [a compound of the general formula (1) in which R ¹ is a hydroxyl group and R ² is a hydrogen atom], 4- (3′-methoxy-4′-hydr)
oxyphenyl) -butane-2-ol [a compound of the general formula (2) in which R ¹ is an OCH ₃ group and R ² is a hydrogen atom], and glycosides such as glucosides and galactoside thereof.

Of these compounds, particularly preferably,
In the general formula (1), R ¹ and R ² are raspberry ketones represented by hydrogen atoms. This material has high stability and good usability.

The above general formula (1) and / or general formula (2)
The compound represented by can be used alone or in combination of two or more, and its content is 0.0
The amount is preferably 01 to 30% by mass, particularly 0.01 to 20% by mass. More preferably, it is 0.1 to 15 mass%. When the content is less than 0.001% by mass, a sufficient slimming effect cannot be obtained, and when the content is more than 30% by mass, the bitterness and acrid taste are strongly felt and the flavor is remarkably reduced.

The amount of the compound represented by the general formula (1) and / or the general formula (2) to be taken is appropriately selected according to the condition of the person who takes it. The daily intake amount and the number of intakes are not particularly limited, but it is preferably 50 mg to 300 mg per day for an adult weighing 70 kg. The timing of ingestion is not particularly limited, but it is particularly preferable before meals.

The extracts used in the present invention include oolong tea, puar tea, roasted pearl barley, eucommia leaves, jasmine flowers,
One selected from the group consisting of extracts from banzakuro (guava fruit), barley, mate tea, rooibos tea, chin peel, decimator, yamakozi, soybean germ, ginger, ginseng, yellow-green tea, yucca (Yucca deguera) or There are two or more types.

These extracts include whole plants or their leaves, fruits (preferably defatted seeds), bark, roots, branches, etc.
Or dry one or more of those fermented,
It can be obtained by pulverizing, drying, or crushing without drying, and then extracting with a solvent at room temperature or under heating, or by using an extraction device such as a Soxhlet extractor. . Here, the solvent used is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include water, or lower alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, and 1,3-butylene glycol, benzene, ethyl ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, acetone, or Extraction can be performed with one or a mixture of two or more of these solvents.

When the extract is liquid, it can be contained in food as it is, but it is preferable to use it by pulverizing it by a freeze-drying method or a spray-drying method.
Further, it is also possible to contain a liquid or powdered product which has been purified by a means such as liquid-liquid distribution or adsorption chromatography.

The content of these extracts can be appropriately contained depending on the type of food, and is 0.001 to 40% by mass, especially 0.01 to 20% by mass in the total amount of food when converted to dry matter. Is preferred. If it is less than 0.001% by mass,
If the bitterness and the astringent taste are not sufficiently suppressed and the amount is 40% by mass or more, the flavor of the extract itself becomes strong and the flavor is limited.

Among these extracts, one or more kinds selected from oolong tea, puar tea, roasted pearl barley, eucommia leaf, and jasmine flower extract are preferable. It is preferable to use these extracts because the effects of suppressing bitterness and astringent taste are high.

It is particularly preferable to use a combination of these extracts. In this case, 2 to 4 parts of Puer tea extract and 2 to 4 parts of coix roasted extract are used per 10 parts of the content of oolong tea extract. It is preferable to add 1 to 3 parts of Tochu leaf extract and 1 to 3 parts of jasmine flower extract. These are commercially available, for example, KGPP-P1.
(Manufactured by Life Food Research Institute).

The content ratio of the compound represented by the general formula (1) and / or the general formula (2) to the extract is 1
It is preferably 0: 1 to 1:20. Particularly preferably, it is 5: 1 to 1: 5. Especially for beverages and chewable agents, 5: 1 to 1: 1 is preferable. Within this range,
The bitterness and astringent taste are suppressed, and the flavor becomes good.

Further, in the present invention, it is preferable to contain a saccharide in order to enhance the masking effect. The saccharides are not particularly limited as long as they are used for food applications, but they include fructose, glucose and other monosaccharides, sugar, trehalose and other disaccharides, xylitol, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol, maltitol, erythritol and the like. Sugar alcohol and the like can be used. They are,
In order to impart sweetness and the like, one kind or two or more kinds may be used in combination, and a sugar suitable for the purpose may be selected and used in consideration of sweetness, laxative property and solubility. For the purposes of the present invention, it is preferable to use sugar alcohols that are low in calories.

The sugar content can be appropriately contained depending on the type of food, and if it is a solid food, it is 15 to 95% by mass, particularly preferably 50 to 85% by mass in the total amount of food. preferable. If it is a liquid or gel food,
It is 1 to 20% by mass, particularly preferably 2 to 10% by mass. When the content is within this range, an appropriate sweetness can be obtained and the flavor is well balanced.

Further, in the present invention, in order to enhance the slimming effect, it is preferable to contain a substance exhibiting a slimming effect.
Examples of the substance having a sugar / fat absorption inhibitory action include Gymnema extract, Garcinia extract, Banaba extract, Salacia, Wheat extract albumin, Chitosan, Asia polyphenol, Rice germ extract, Forskoli powder, Saponin and the like. As a substance that promotes lipolysis,
Examples include conjugated linoleic acid and citrus arrentium extract. Examples of the fat burning promoting substance include soybean peptide, arginine, caffeine, capsaicin, ephedrine, piperine, carnitine, proline and the like. Examples of the appetite-suppressing substance include L-histidine, citrus extracts such as grapefruit, and the like. Further, in order to activate the metabolism and enhance the slimming effect, it is preferable to use melilot extract, fucus extract, grape seed extract, ginkgo extract, adlay extract and the like in combination.

Among these substances exhibiting a slimming effect, particularly preferred ones are Gymnema extract extract, Forskoli powder, soybean peptide, arginine, adlay extract, L-.
Histidine and proline. Considering the flavor, L-
Histidine and proline are more preferred. One or more of these substances exhibiting a slimming effect can be used in foods, but since many have a unique flavor, it is preferable to appropriately contain them in consideration of the flavor of the entire food. The content ratio of the compound represented by the general formula (1) and / or the general formula (2) to the substance exhibiting the slimming effect is 1
0: 1 to 1: 5 is preferable. Particularly preferably 5: 1 to
It is 1: 5.

In the present invention, it is preferable to contain substances having a cosmetic effect such as vitamin C, a plant extract having a whitening / collagen synthesizing effect, hyaluronic acid and its derivatives in order to improve the skin roughness caused by dieting. .
In particular, vitamin C is preferable because it not only has a whitening effect and a collagen synthesizing effect, but also has a function of synthesizing an adrenocortical hormone and has an effect of suppressing irritability due to stress.

One or more substances having a cosmetic effect can be used in foods, and the content thereof is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately contained in consideration of the flavor of the food and the cosmetic effect.

As vitamin C used in the present invention,
Water-soluble ascorbic acid and its derivatives are preferred. As the water-soluble ascorbic acid derivative, L-ascorbic acid and its sodium salt, potassium salt, magnesium salt,
Calcium salt, barium salt, ammonium salt, monoethanolamine salt, diethanolamine salt, triethanolamine salt, monoisopropanolamine salt, triisopropanolamine salt; sodium salt, potassium salt of L-ascorbic acid-2-phosphate, Magnesium salt, calcium salt, barium salt, ammonium salt, monoethanolamine salt, diethanolamine salt, triethanolamine salt, monoisopropanolamine salt, triisopropanolamine salt; sodium salt of L-ascorbic acid-2-sulfate, potassium Salt, magnesium salt, calcium salt, barium salt, ammonium salt, monoethanolamine salt, diethanolamine salt, triethanolamine salt, monoisopropanolamine salt, triisopropanolamine salt Ascorbic acid sugar derivatives such as L- ascorbic acid -2-O-glucoside and the like, but
It is not limited to these. Of these water-soluble ascorbic acid derivatives, L-ascorbic acid phosphoric acid ester sodium, L-ascorbic acid phosphoric acid ester magnesium, and L-ascorbic acid-2-O-glucoside are particularly preferable. Further, in order to enhance the stability of vitamin C, it is preferable to use it together with an organic acid such as citric acid, malic acid, fumaric acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid and the like.

The plant extract having a whitening / collagen synthesizing effect used in the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it has a whitening effect and a collagen synthesizing effect. Extracts of licorice, peach, camellia, stalk, hypericum and loquat are extracted. It is preferable to use one or more plant extracts selected from the above. These are preferable because they are excellent in whitening effect and storage stability.

These extracts may be obtained from leaves, fruits, defatted seeds, roots and / or rhizomes. As an extraction method, water, 1,3-butylene glycol, or a mixture thereof can be used for extraction. The oil-soluble extract can also be obtained by extraction with anhydrous ethanol, concentration, and further extraction with squalane.

Further, the present invention preferably contains vitamins and minerals. Especially in vitamins, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, in order to improve the slimming effect.
Folic acid, biotin and inositol are preferred. In addition, examples of minerals include zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, chromium, selenium, potassium, and sodium, but especially those chelated with amino acids such as aspartic acid, gluconic acid, and organic acids such as picolinic acid, It has good absorbency and is preferable.

Further, the present invention preferably contains royal jelly, salmon sardine extract (DNA Na) and yeast extract (RNA). The content of these foods is 0.
1 to 10 mass% is preferable, and 1 to 5 mass% is more preferable.

The food of the present invention can be used without any particular limitation such as medical use, food for specified insurance use, and feed use.

In addition, organic acids (citric acid, malic acid, fumaric acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid, etc.), colorants, fragrances (vanillin, linalool, natural fragrances) are added to the present invention, if necessary. Etc.), flavors (raspberry flavor, apple flavor, coffee flavor, etc.)
Any anti-wetting agent, dietary fiber, electrolyte, antioxidant, preservative, wetting agent, etc. may be contained as long as they do not adversely affect the effects of the present invention.

The kind of the food of the present invention is not particularly limited. For example, it can be contained in tablets, granules, capsules, chewing gum, gummy jelly, chocolate, candy, beverages, soups, ice cream, noodles, bakery foods and the like. The form of the food is not particularly limited, and includes gel, powder, liquid, granules,
It can be in the form of cream, paste or solid.

[0045]

EXAMPLES The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to Examples and Comparative Examples.

Example 1, Comparative Example 1, 2 Granules having the formulations shown in Table 1 below were prepared by a conventional method.

[Table 1] Raw material content (mass%) Example 1 Comparative Example 1 Comparative Example 2 --------------------------- -------------------------------------- Raspberry Ketone 6.0 6.0 6.0 Oolong tea (dry matter equivalent) 1.2 0.3 39.0 Puar tea (dry matter equivalent) 0.3 0.1 9.75 Roasted pearl barley (dry matter equivalent) 0.3 0. 1 9.75 Tochu leaf (dry matter equivalent) 0.1 0.025 3.25 Jasmine flower (dry matter equivalent) 0.1 0.025 3.25 Maltitol 76.4 77.85 13.4 Sucralose 0.1 0 .1 0.1 Flavor (Raspberry flavor) 5.0 5.0 5.0 Excipient (Ceorus) 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 Flavor 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 ----- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- Total 100.0 100.0 100.0

The effects of Example 1 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2 were examined in the following test 1. The results are shown in Table 2 below.

Test 1 The granules prepared in Example 1 were used by 18 panelists (total members).
Food of the present invention (raspberry ketone intake: 200 mg)
Was ingested, a subject was surveyed, and the flavor was evaluated according to the following criteria.

[0050]   Flavor improvement effect     9 or more respondents who feel bitter or astringent ---- ×     5 to 8 people answered that they felt bitterness and astringency ---- △     0 to 4 people responding that they feel bitterness and astringency ---- ○

[0051] [Table 2]                             Example 1 Comparative Example 1 Comparative Example 2 -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Bitterness / astringency ○ × △ -------------------------------------------------- -------------------

Example 2 Tablets (chewable type) having the formulation shown in Table 3 below
Was prepared by a conventional method.

[Table 3] Raw material content (mass%) ------------------------------------ ----------- Raspberry Ketone 5.6 Oolong tea (dry matter equivalent) 0.72 Puar tea (dry matter equivalent) 0.2 Roasted pearl barley (dry matter equivalent) 0.2 Tochu leaf (dry matter equivalent) 0.16 Jasmine flower (dry matter equivalent) 0.16 Banzakuro ( Dry matter equivalent 0.11 Barley (dry matter equivalent) 0.08 Mate tea (dry matter equivalent) 0.08 Rooibos tea (dry matter equivalent) 0.08 Chen skin (dry matter equivalent) 0.06 Kakemiko (dry matter equivalent) 0.05 Yamageshi ( Dry matter conversion 0.03 Soybean germ (dry matter conversion) 0.03 Ginger (dry matter conversion) 0.02 Korean ginseng extract (dry matter conversion) 0.01 Yellow-green tea extract (dry matter conversion) 0.01 Yucca extract (dry matter conversion) 01 Gymnema extract (dry matter equivalent) 1.0 Yucca saponin (dry matter equivalent) 1.0 Coix seed extract powder (dry matter equivalent) 1.0 L-histidine 0.5 Forskoli powder (dry matter equivalent) ) 0.1 Vitamin C 34.5 Hyaluronic acid 0.1 Vitamin B6 0.1 Vitamin P 0.5 Inositol 11.2 Maltitol 20.5 Sucrose 0.5 Salmon Shirako extract (DNA Na) 0.1 Yeast extraction Substance (RNA) 0.1 Excipient (Ceorus) Residual flavor (Raspberry flavor) 5.7 --------------------------- --------------------- Total 100.0

Example 3 A chewing gum having the formulation shown in Table 4 below was prepared as follows. (Production method) A gum base material such as a vinyl acetate resin, a natural resin, a wax, an elastic body or the like is charged into a mixer, and 110 to 12
Heat to 0 ° C. and mix for 1 hour after the gum base substrate has melted until uniform. Next, an emulsifier was added and mixed for 15 minutes, then cooled to room temperature to obtain a chewing gum. Then, to the above chewing gum, other raw materials are added, and appropriately formed into a plate shape, a block shape, or the like,
It was packed as necessary to obtain chewing gum. [Table 4] Raw material content (mass%) --------------------------------------- --------- Gum base 20.0 Maltitol 62.0 Raspberry ketone 5.0 Jasmine flowers (dry matter equivalent) 0.9 Roasted coix seeds (dry matter equivalent) 1.1 Gymnema extract (dry matter equivalent) 0.5 Coix seed extract powder (dry matter equivalent) 0.5 Vitamin C 5.0 Reduced maltose starch syrup 4.0 Flavoring agent (raspberry flavor) 1.0 -------------------- ---------------------------- Total 100.0

Example 4 A jelly beverage having the formulation shown in Table 5 below (200 ml /
The bag) was prepared according to a conventional method.

[Table 5] Raw material content (mass%) ------------------------------------------------ Raspberry Ketone 0.3 Puer tea (dry matter equivalent) 0.04 Tochu leaf (dry matter equivalent) 0.02 Garcinia extract (dry matter equivalent) 1.0 Maltodextrin 1.5 Reduced maltose syrup 1.25 Fructose 1.0 Carrageenan 0.9 Concentrated fruit 0.5 Citric acid 0.4 Sucralose 0.003 Perfume 0.1 Purified water residue ------------------------------------------------ Total 100.0

Example 5 A beverage (100 ml) was prepared according to the formulation shown in Table 6 below as follows. (Production method) The raw materials shown in Table 6 were added to 50 ml of water with stirring, and after dissolution, water was further added to bring the total amount to 100 ml.

[Table 6] Raw material content (mass%) ------------------------------------------------ Raspberry Ketone 0.2 Oolong tea (dry matter equivalent) 0.03 Jasmine flowers (dry matter equivalent) 0.005 Yerba mate (dry matter equivalent) 0.005 L-histidine 1.0 Coix seed extract powder (dry matter equivalent) 0.1 Citric acid 1.0 Sodium citrate 0.5 Vitamin B2 0.01 Vitamin B6 0.01 Pantothenic acid 0.01 Nicotinic acid 0.005 Maltitol 5.0 Saccharin 0.02 Sucrose fatty acid ester 10.0 Small amount of fragrance Purified water residue ------------------------------------------------ Total 100.0

Example 6 A hard candy having the formulation shown in Table 7 below was prepared by a conventional method.

[Table 7] Raw material content (mass%) ------------------------------------------------ Raspberry Ketone 6.0 Roasted pearl barley 3.5 Jasmine flower 2.5 Reduced Palatinose 40.0 Trehalose 43.0 Lemon juice 3.0 Citric acid 1.5 Sweetener (Stevia) 0.2 Fragrance 0.3 ------------------------------------------------ Total 100.0

The slimming foods of Examples 2 to 6 had suppressed bitterness and good flavor. Therefore, various flavors can be added, and long-term continuous eating is easy.

[0062]

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, the present invention effectively suppresses the bitterness and astringent taste derived from the compound represented by the general formula (1) and / or the general formula (2), and very easily. It is clear to provide an edible slimming food.

Front page continuation (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification code FI theme code (reference) A61K 31/4172 A61K 31/4172 4C206 35/78 35/78 CU A61P 3/04 A61P 3/04 // A23G 3 / 00 101 A23G 3/00 101 3/30 3/30 A23L 2/52 A23L 2/00 F (72) Inventor Toshiyuki Hamasaki 3-20-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo Kanebo Ltd. (72) Invention Yoshiko Nihira 3-20-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo Kanebo Foods Co., Ltd. Confectionery Product Development Office (72) Inventor Takeshi Ikemoto 3-20-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo K-Nepbo Research Institute F-term (reference) ) 4B014 GB06 GB13 GK12 GL03 4B017 LC04 LG10 LG14 LG15 LG16 LK06 LP01 4B018 LB01 LB08 LE01 LE05 MD07 MD08 MD19 MD32 MD51 MD59 MD61 ME01 MF01 4C086 AA01 BC07 BC38 MA03 MA35 MA08 MA02 MA08 MA08 MA07 MA08 MA08 MA08 MA08 MA08 MA07 MA08 MA02 MA08 MA08 MA77 MA08 MA02 MA08 MA07 MA08 MA07 MA08 MA07 ZA70 4C206 AA01 CA05 CB14 MA03 MA04 MA55 MA67 MA72 ZA70

Claims (4)

[Claims] (A) One or more compounds represented by the following general formula (1) and / or general formula (2):
(B) A slimming food containing an extract selected from the group consisting of oolong tea, puar tea, roasted pearl barley, eucommia leaves and jasmine flowers. [Chemical 1] [Chemical 2] (However, in both formulas, R ¹ is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group or an OCH ₃ group, and R ² is a hydrogen atom or a sugar residue.) 2. The slimming food according to claim 1, further comprising (c) sugar alcohol. 3. The slimming food according to claim 1, further comprising (d) L-histidine and proline. 4. The content ratio of (a) and (b) is 10: 1 to
The slimming food according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is 1:20.