JP2022074064A - Oil-in-water emulsion composition - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an emulsified flavor composition that gives a good flavor when applied to an article such as food and drink.SOLUTION: An oil-in-water emulsion composition is prepared that contains (A) an oil phase component containing a flavor component and (C) fine particles including protein and anionic polysaccharides combined together, as well as (B) an emulsifier and/or sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) with an HLB value of 1 or more and less than 11.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsified composition containing an oil phase component containing a fragrance component and its application. More specifically, the present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsified composition containing fine particles in which an oil phase component containing a perfume component and a protein and an anionic polysaccharide are complexed, and foods and drinks containing the same.

Conventionally, in order to improve the dispersibility and stability when a perfume component is added to various articles, various means for emulsifying the perfume component have been studied. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an emulsified composition containing a small molecule gati gum, a powder component, an oil phase component, and water.

On the other hand, as an emulsifying agent and / or an emulsifying method having excellent stability over time regardless of the type of the emulsion, Patent Document 2 states that the water-soluble or water-dispersible fine particles that function as an emulsifying agent are protein-anionic. A solution or dispersion containing saccharides and having a pH higher than the isoelectric point of the protein is prepared, and the solution or dispersion is mixed to bring the pH of the solution closer to the isoelectric point. Disclosed are methods for producing water-soluble or water-dispersible fine particles, including.

Patent Document 3 discloses a complex consisting of a protein contained in soybean having an amino acid composition of 10% or more of proline and a soybean-derived polysaccharide as a natural polymer-based emulsifier with improved emulsifying property. ing.

Patent Document 4 describes that a polysaccharide containing an acidic sugar having a carboxyl group as a constituent sugar as an emulsifying agent having high safety and modified functional activity and a protein or a protein hydrolyzate are heated by acidification at pH 2 to 5. The acidic polysaccharide / protein complex purified by the above is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-1222217 International Publication No. 2019/087666 International Publication No. 2006/006521 International Publication No. 2004/078334

In recent years, there has been an increasing need for fragrance compositions having excellent fragrance, from the viewpoint of giving consumers a strong impression of the product and increasing their palatability. However, although the emulsified flavor composition has an advantage that it can be easily added to foods and drinks, emulsification tends to deteriorate the aroma.

Further, in the process of study by the present inventors, it was found that the composition of Patent Document 2 cannot sufficiently stabilize the emulsification of the fragrance component.

Therefore, it has been an object of the present invention to provide a novel emulsified flavor composition having a good scent when applied to articles such as foods and drinks.

The present inventors have added (A) an oil phase component containing a fragrance component, (C) fine particles in which a protein and an anionic polysaccharide are complexed, and (B) an emulsifier having an HLB value of 1 or more and less than 11. / Or found that the oil-in-water emulsified composition containing sucrose acetic acid isobutyric acid ester (SAIB) has a good fragrance when applied to articles such as foods and drinks, and completed the present invention.

That is, the present invention provides the following emulsified composition.
[1]
An oil-in-water emulsified composition containing the following (A) to (C);
(A) Oil phase component containing a fragrance component,
(B) (B1) Emulsifier having an HLB value of 1 or more and less than 11 and / or (B2) Sucrose acetate isobutyric acid ester (SAIB), and (C) Fine particles in which a protein and an anionic polysaccharide are complexed.
[2]
The oil-in-water emulsified composition according to [1], wherein the emulsifier is at least one selected from the group consisting of a glycerin fatty acid ester, a propylene glycol fatty acid ester, a sorbitan fatty acid ester, and a sucrose fatty acid ester.
[3]
One or more of the proteins selected from the group consisting of casein, casein sodium, gelatin, alkali-treated gelatin, acid-treated gelatin, milk boiled protein, soybean protein, acidic soluble soybean protein, pea protein, chickpea protein and soramame protein. The oil-in-water emulsified composition according to [1] or [2].
[4]
The anionic polysaccharides are xanthan gum, welan gum, carrageenan, deacylated gellan gum, native gellan gum, lambzan gum, pectin, alginate, alginate, tragant gum, gati gum, arabic gum, arabinogalactan, karaya gum, succinoglycan, and cellulose derivatives. The oil-in-water emulsified composition according to any one of [1] to [3], which is one or more selected from the group consisting of starch derivatives and soybean polysaccharides.
[5]
The oil-in-water emulsified composition according to any one of [1] to [4], which further contains (D) a polyhydric alcohol.
[6]
Any one of [1] to [5], wherein the flavoring component is one or more selected from the group consisting of butter flavoring, coffee flavoring, chocolate flavoring, maple flavoring, matcha flavoring, milk flavoring, crab flavoring and peach flavoring. The oil-in-water emulsifying composition according to 1.

The present invention also provides the following foods and drinks.
[7]
A food or drink containing the oil-in-water emulsified composition according to any one of [1] to [6].

The oil-in-water emulsified composition having the constitution of the present invention has a good scent when applied to articles such as foods and drinks.

[Oil-in-water emulsification composition]
The oil-in-water emulsified composition of the present invention contains the following components.
(A) Oil phase component containing a fragrance component,
(B) (B1) Emulsifier having an HLB value of 1 or more and less than 11 and / or (B2) Sucrose acetate isobutyric acid ester (SAIB), and (C) Fine particles in which a protein and an anionic polysaccharide are complexed.

((A) Oil phase component containing fragrance component)
The component (A) of the present invention is an oil phase component containing a fragrance component. The oil phase component of the component (A) may consist only of the fragrance component, or may contain other components.

In the present specification, the “oil phase component” refers to all the components constituting the liquid phase (oil phase) that are immiscible with water.

In the present specification, "fragrance component" is defined as a concept including not only a single compound but also a mixture of a plurality of compounds such as a compounded fragrance. The perfume component is preferably a component of an edible perfume that can be blended in foods and drinks, or a component of a perfume that can be applied to the human body as a cosmetic. The fragrance component contained in the component (A) of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is a component that can be contained in the oil phase.

The octanol / water partition coefficient (logP) of the fragrance component is, for example, 5 or less, 4 or less, 3.5 or less, 3 or less or 2.5 or less, and for example, -2 or more or -1.5 or more. ..
The determination of the logP value can be carried out by a high performance liquid chromatography method in accordance with JIS Z 7260-117 (2006). The logP value is defined by the following equation.
logP = log (Coc / Cwa)
Coc: Concentration of test substance in 1-octanol layer (mol / L)
Cwa: Concentration of test substance in aqueous layer (mol / L)

Examples of the fragrance component include nonionic polar compounds. More specifically, for example, isoprenoids such as terpenoids, steroids and carotenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, esters, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, phenols, ethers, lactones, nitrogen-containing compounds and sulfur-containing compounds and the like. One or more nonionic polar compounds selected from the above may be mentioned.

As a more specific example of the above compounds, esters, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, phenols, and ethers described in "Synthetic Fragrance Chemistry and Commercial Knowledge" (written by Motokazu Indo, Kagaku Kogyo Nihonsha), etc. Classes, lactones, nitrogen-containing compounds, sulfur-containing compounds and the like can be mentioned.

Esters are not limited, but are, for example, propyl formate, butyl formate, amyl formate, octyl formate, linalyl formate, citronellyl formate, geranyl formate, neryl formate, terpinyl formate, ethyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, isoamyl acetate, hexyl acetate. , Acetic acid cis-3-hexenyl, trans-2-hexenyl acetate, octyl acetate, nonyl acetate, decyl acetate, dodecyl acetate, dimethylundecadienyl acetate, styralyl acetate, ossimenyl acetate, myrsenyl acetate, dihydromilsenyl acetate, linaryl acetate , Citroneryl acetate, Geranyl acetate, Neryl acetate, Tetrahydromugor acetate, Lavanjuryl acetate, Nerolidel acetate, Dihydrocuminyl acetate, Terpinyl acetate, Citril acetate, Nopill acetate, Dihydroterpinyl acetate, 2,4-dimethyl-3 acetate -Cyclohexenylmethyl, miraldyl acetate, betacole acetate, decenyl propionate, linaryl propionate, geranyl propionate, neryl propionate, terpinyl propionate, tricyclodecenyl propionate, styralyl propionate, anisyl propionate, octyl butyrate, Neryl butyrate, cinnamyl butyrate, isopropyl isobutyrate, octyl isobutyrate, linaryl isobutyrate, neryl isobutyrate, linalyl isovalerate, terpinyl isovalerate, phenylethyl isovalerate, isoamyl isovalerate, ethyl isovalerate, 2- 2-Methylpentyl valerate, methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, methyl octanate, octyl octanate, linaryl octanate, methyl nonanoate, methyl undecylene, linaryl benzoate, methyl silicate, Isoprenyl angelicate, methyl geranoate, triethyl citrate, ethyl acetoacetate, ethyl 2-hexylacetate acetate, ethyl benzylacetate acetate, allyl 2-ethylbutyrate, ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, 2-methylbutyric acid Methyl, Methyl N-methylanthranilate, isoamyl butyrate, ethyl butyrate, cyclohexyl butyrate, butyl butyrate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl 2,4-decadienate, propyl 2,4-decadienate, methyl anthranylate and linaryl , N-Methylanthranilate ethyl and the like.

Alcohols include, but are not limited to, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, 3-heptanol, 1-nonanol, 1-undecanol, 2-undecanol, 1-dodecanol, prenol, and the like. 10-Undecene-1-ol, dihydrolinalol, tetrahydromugor, milsenol, dihydromilsenol, tetrahydromilsenol, osimenol, terpineol, hortrienol, 3-thyanol, benzyl alcohol, β-phenylethyl alcohol, α- Phenylethyl alcohol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol, 1-heptanol, 2-heptanol, 3-octanol, 1-nonanol, 2-nonanol, 2,6-dimethylheptanol, 1-decanol, trans-2-hexenol , Sis-4-hexenol, methyltrimethylcyclopentenylbutenol, citronol, dihydromilsenol, loginol, geraniol, nerol, linalol, tetrahydrolinalol, dimethyloctanol, hydroxycitronolol, pregor, isopregol, menthol, terpineol, dihydroterpineol, carbeol , Dihydrocarbole, Perilla alcohol, 4-Tyanol, Miltenol, α-Fenkyll alcohol, Farnesol, Nerolidol, Cedrenol, Anis alcohol, Hydrotropa alcohol, 3-Phenylpropyl alcohol, Synnamic alcohol, Amyl synnamic alcohol And so on.

Aldehydes include, but are not limited to, acetaldehyde, n-hexanal, n-heptanal, n-octanal, n-nonanal, 2-methyloctanal, 3,5,5-trimethylhexanal, decanal, undecanal, and the like. 2-Methyldecaneal, dodecanal, tridecaneal, tetradecaneal, trans-2-hexenal, (E) -2-decenal, trans-4-decenal, cis-4-decenal, trans-2-decenal, 10-undesenal , Trans-2-undesenal, trans-2-dodecenal, 3-dodecenal, trans-2-trideceneal, 2,4-hexadienal, 2,4-decadienal, 2,4-dodecadienal, 5,9-dimethyl-4 , 8-decadienal, citral, dimethyloctanal, α-methylene citroneral, citronellyloxyacetaldehyde, myltenal, neral, α- or β-cinensal, mylacaldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde, octanal dimethylacetal, nonanaal dimethylacetal , Decal dimethyl acetal, decanal diethyl acetal, 2-methylundecanal dimethyl acetal, citral dimethyl acetal, citral diethyl acetal, citral propylene glycol acetal, n-barrel aldehyde, isobarrel aldehyde, 2-methylbutanal, 2-pentenal , Trans-2-heptenal, trans-2-nonenal, 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal, 2,4-undecadienal, trimethyldecadienal, citroneral, hydroxycitroneral, safranal, Bernaldehyde, benzaldehyde , P-isopropylphenylacetaldehyde, p-methylhydrotropaaldehyde, phenylpropionaldehyde, 2-methyl-3- (4-methylphenyl) propanal, cyclamenaldehyde, synamic aldehyde, salicylaldehyde, anisaldehyde, p-methyl Phenoxyacetaldehyde, acetaldehyde diethylacetal, citronellylmethylacetal, acetaldehyde 2-phenyl-2,4-pentanediol acetal, 2-hexenal diethylacetal, cis-3-hexenal diethylacetal, heptanal diethylacetal, 2-hexyl-5 Me Chill-1,3-dioxolane, 4- (L-mentoxymethyl) -2- (3', 4'-dihydroxyphenyl) -1,3-dioxolane, 4- (L-mentoxymethyl) -2-( 3'-methoxy-4'-hydroxyphenyl) -1,3-dioxolan, 4- (L-mentoxymethyl) -2- (3'-ethoxy-4'-hydroxyphenyl) -1,3-dioxolan, 4 -(L-Mentoxymethyl) -2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolan, 4- (L-mentoxymethyl) -2- (2'-hydroxy-3'-methoxyphenyl) -1,3-dioxolan, 4- (L-mentoxy-methyl) -2- (4'methoxyphenyl) -1,3-dioxolane, 4- (L-mentoxymethyl) -2- (3', 4'-methylenedioxyphenyl)- Examples thereof include 1,3-dioxolane, citroneral cyclomonoglycol acetal, hydroxycitronellal dimethyl acetal, phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal and the like.

Ketones are not limited, but are, for example, ethylmethylketone, 2-pentanone, 3-hexanone, 2-heptanone, 3-heptanone, 4-heptanone, 2-octanone, 3-octanone, 2-nonanone, 2-. Undecanone, Methylheptenone, Dimethyloctenone, Geranylacetone, Farnesylacetone, 2,3,5-trimethyl-4-cyclohexenyl-1-methylketone, Neron, Nutcaton, Dihydronutcaton, Acetphenone, 4,7-Dihydro-2-isopentyl -2-Methyl-1,3-dioxepine, 2-pentanone, 3-hexanone, 2-heptanone, 2,3-hexadione, 3-nonanone, ethylisoamyl ketone, diacetyl, amilcyclopentenone, 2-cyclopentylcyclopentanone , Hexylcyclopentanone, heptylcyclopentanone, cis-jasmon, dihydrojasmon, trimethylpentylcyclopentanone, 2- (2- (4-methyl) -3-cyclohexene-1-yl) propylcyclopentanone, damascon, α-Dynascon, trimethylcyclohexenylbutenone, yonon, β-yonone, methylyonone, allylyonone, plicaton, cashmerelan, l-carboxylic, menton, camphor, p-methylacetophenone, p-methoxyacetophenone, benzylideneacetone, raspberry ketone, methylnaphthylketone , Benzophenone, Flufural Acetone, Homophronol, Martol, Ethylmaltor, Ethylethylene Glycol Ketal Acetate, and the like.

Phenols include, but are not limited to, timol, carbacrol, β-naphthol isobutyl ether, anator, β-naphthol methyl ether, β-naphthol ethyl ether, cleosol, veratrol, hydroquinone dimethyl ether, 2,6-dimethoxyphenol. , 4-Ethylguaiacol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Ethylisoeugenol, tert-butylhydroquinone dimethyl ether and the like.

The ethers are not limited, but are, for example, decyl vinyl ether, α-terpinyl methyl ether, isoproxene, 2,2-dimethyl-5- (1-methyl-1-propenyl) -tetrahydrofuran, rose furan, 1 , 4-cineole, nerol oxide, 2,2,6-trimethyl-6-vinyltetrahydropyran, methylhexyl ether, osimene epoxide, limonene oxide, lubofix, cariophyllene oxide, linalol oxide, 5-isopropenyl-2-methyl- Examples thereof include 2-vinyltetrahydrofuran, nerol oxide, and rose oxide.

The lactones are not limited, but are, for example, γ-undecalactone, δ-dodecalactone, γ-hexalactone, γ-nonalactone, γ-decalactone, γ-dodecalactone, jasmine lactone (δ-jasmolactone). , Methyl γ-decalactone, 7-decenolactone, γ-jasmolactone, propylidenephthalide, δ-hexalactone, δ-2-decenolactone, ε-dodecalactone, dihydrocoumarin, coumarin and the like.

The nitrogen-containing compound or sulfur-containing compound is not limited, and is, for example, methyl anthranylate, ethyl anthranilate, methyl N-methylanthranilate, methyl N-2'-methylpentylidene anthranylate, ligantral, dodecanenitrile, 2 -Tridecenenitrile, geranylnitrile, citronellylnitrile, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-nonazienonitrile, indol and its derivatives, 5-methyl-3-heptanoneoxime, limonenethiol, 1-P-mentene Examples thereof include -8-thiol, butyl anthranilate, cis-3-hexenyl anthranilate, phenylethyl anthranilate, cinnamyl anthranilate, dimethyl sulfide, 8-mercaptomentone and the like.

The fragrance component is, for example, an extract obtained from natural animal or vegetable raw materials by methods such as extraction with a non-volatile solvent, extraction with a volatile solvent, and supercritical extraction; (2) steam distillation or pressing. Natural fragrances such as essential oils or recovered flavors obtained by the method; (3) synthetic fragrances synthesized by chemical methods; and (4) from fragrance bases obtained by adding or dissolving these fragrances in fats and oils or solvents. It can be derived from one or more fragrances selected from the group.
Examples of the form of the "natural fragrance" include extracts such as absolute, extract, and oleoresin; essential oils such as cold press; and alcohol extracts called tincture.

Specific examples of the fragrance include (1) citrus essential oils such as orange oil, lemon oil, grapefruit oil, lime oil, and mandarin oil; (2) flower essential oils or absolutes such as lavender oil; peppermint oil, spare mint. Oils and essential oils such as cinnamon oil; (3) All spices, anis seeds, basil, laurel, cardamon, celery, cloves, garlic, ginger, mustard, onion, paprika, parsley, and black pepper. Essential oils or oleoledins; synthetic fragrances such as limonene, linalol, geraniol, menthol, eugenol, vanillin, nerol, citronellol, citral, synamic aldehyde, annetol, perilla aldehyde, γ-undecalactone; (4) coffee, cacao , Vanilla, and bean-derived extract oils such as roasted peanuts; (5) extractants such as tea, green tea, and oolong tea; and other synthetic fragrance compounds or mixtures thereof.

The above-mentioned flavoring components include, for example, natural flavors described in "Patent Office Gazette Well-known and Conventional Techniques (Fragrances) Part II Food Flavors" (issued on January 14, 2000) edited by the Japan Patent Office. And synthetic fragrances and the like. Specifically, citrus flavors (pages 88-135) with the scent of citrus fruits (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, yuzu sudachi, etc.), fruits other than citrus fruits (apple, grape, strawberry, banana, etc.) , Peach, Melon, Anzu, Ume, Sakurambo, Berry, etc.) Fruit flavors (pages 136-257), Milk flavors with dairy flavors (milk flavor, butter flavor, cheese flavor, cream flavor) , Yogurt flavor, etc.) (pages 258-347), vanilla flavors with vanilla beans scent (pages 348-366), tea flavors with scents such as green tea, crow dragon tea, and tea (pages 367-426), cocoa and Cocoa chocolate flavoring with chocolate scent (pages 427-446), coffee flavoring with coffee scent (pages 447-475), mint flavoring with scents such as peppermint and spare mint (pages 476-495), spices Fragrant spice flavors (pages 496-580), nut flavors with nuts such as almonds (pages 581-608), Western liquors (eg wine, whiskey, brandy, lamb, gin, liqueur, etc.) Western liquor flavoring with fragrance (pages 759-825), flower flavoring with flower fragrance (pages 826-836), fragrance of vegetables (eg onion, garlic, onion, carrot, gobo, shiitake mushroom, pine mushroom, trefoil, etc.) (Pages 837 to 907) and the like can be exemplified.

In one embodiment, the above-mentioned flavoring component includes, for example, one or more selected from the group consisting of butter flavoring, coffee flavoring, chocolate flavoring, maple flavoring, matcha flavoring, milk flavoring, crab flavoring and peach flavoring.

The content of the above-mentioned fragrance component in the oil phase component of the component (A) is, for example, 0.01% by mass or more, 0.1% by mass or more, 0.5% by mass or more, based on the total amount of the oil phase component. It is 1% by mass or more, 2% by mass or more, 3% by mass or more, 4% by mass or more, and preferably 5% by mass or more. Further, the content of the above-mentioned fragrance component in the oil phase component is, for example, 90% by mass or less, 80% by mass or less, 70% by mass or less, 60% by mass or less, 50% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the oil phase component. , 40% by mass or less, 30% by mass or less, 20% by mass or less, or 10% by mass or less.

The content of the component (A) is not particularly limited as long as it is within the range constituting the oil-in-water emulsified composition. The content of the component (A) is, for example, 0.1% by mass or more, 1% by mass or more, 2% by mass or more, 5% by mass or more, 10% by mass or more, and 20% by mass with respect to the total amount of the emulsified composition. As mentioned above, it may be 30% by mass or more or 40% by mass or more. The content of the component (A) may be, for example, 50% by mass or less, 40% by mass or less, 30% by mass or less, 20% by mass or less, or 10% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the emulsified composition.

((B) Emulsifier with HLB value of 1 or more and less than 11 and / or sucrose acetate isobutyric acid ester)
The component (B) of the present invention is (B1) an emulsifier having an HLB value of 1 or more and less than 11, (B2) sucrose acetate isobutyric acid ester (SAIB), or a combination thereof.

In the present specification, the HLB value is not particularly limited, and may be a calculated value or an experimentally obtained value. The calculated value may be, for example, a calculated value based on the Griffin method (20 × total of formulas of hydrophilic portions / molecular weight).

The emulsifier of the component (B1) is not particularly limited as long as the HLB value is within the above range. As the emulsifier, for example, one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of glycerin fatty acid ester, propylene glycol fatty acid ester, sorbitan fatty acid ester and sucrose fatty acid ester are preferable.

The glycerin fatty acid ester is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include monoglycerin fatty acid ester, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, polyglycerin condensed lysinol acid ester, and organic acid monoglyceride. Of these, polyglycerin fatty acid ester is preferable.

Polyglycerin fatty acid esters include (a) polyglycerin having an average degree of polymerization of 2 or more (preferably 2 to 15, more preferably 2 to 12) and (b) fatty acids having 8 to 18 carbon atoms (eg, caprylic acid, etc.). It is preferably an ester with caprylic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid).

Such polyglycerin fatty acid ester is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include diglycerin monolaurate, diglycerin monostearate, diglycerin monooleate, and tetraglycerin stearate.

The propylene glycol fatty acid ester is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include propylene glycol monolaurate, propylene glycol monopalmitate, propylene glycol monostearate, propylene glycol monooleate, and propylene glycol monobehenate.

The sorbitan fatty acid ester is not particularly limited, and is, for example, sorbitan monolaurate, sorbitan monostearate, sorbitan monopalmitate, sorbitan monooleate, sorbitan monocaprilate, sorbitan triolate, sorbitan tribehenate, sorbitan tristeer. The rate and the like can be mentioned.

The fatty acid carbon number of the sucrose fatty acid ester is preferably 10 to 22, more preferably 12 to 18. Preferred specific examples of the sucrose fatty acid ester are not particularly limited, and are sucrose lauric acid ester, sucrose myristic acid ester, sucrose palmitate ester, sucrose stearate ester, sucrose oleic acid ester, and sucrose behenic acid ester. , Sucrose oleic acid ester and the like.

In the present invention, the quantification of glycerin fatty acid ester, propylene glycol fatty acid ester, sorbitan fatty acid ester and sucrose fatty acid ester is performed by using gas chromatography / mass analysis method. Specifically, Shokuhin Eiseigaku Magazine Vol. 44, No. 1, 2003, p. The analytical method described in 19-25 can be used.

The total content of the component (B1) of the emulsified composition of the present invention is, for example, 0.001% by mass or more or 0.005% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the emulsified composition, and the effect of the present invention is remarkable. From the viewpoint of the above, it is preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and more preferably 0.05% by mass or more. Further, the total content of the component (B1) of the emulsified composition of the present invention is preferably less than 4% by mass or 3% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the emulsified composition from the viewpoint of significantly exerting the effect of the present invention. , More preferably 1% by mass or less.

The component (B2), sucrose-acetic acid isobutyric acid ester (SAIB), has no emulsifying power by itself, and is generally a component used for adjusting the specific gravity of beverages, forming cloudiness of beverages, and the like.
The content of the component (B2) of the emulsified composition of the present invention is, for example, 0.01% by mass or more or 0.1% by mass from the viewpoint of significantly exerting the effect of the present invention with respect to the total amount of the emulsified composition. As mentioned above, it is preferably 0.5% by mass or more. The content of the component (B2) of the emulsified composition of the present invention is, for example, 40% by mass or less, 30% by mass or less, 25% by mass or less, or 20% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the emulsified composition. You may.

The content of the component (A) with respect to 1 part by mass of the total content of the component (B1) in the emulsified composition of the present invention is, for example, 0.1 to 10000 parts by mass or 1 to 8000 parts by mass or 10 to 5000 parts by mass. Is.

The content of the component (A) with respect to 1 part by mass of the content of the component (B2) in the emulsified composition of the present invention is, for example, 0.01 to 1000 parts by mass, 0.1 to 500 parts by mass or 0.5 to 0.5. It is 100 parts by mass.

((C) Fine particles in which proteins and anionic polysaccharides are complexed)
The method for producing the component (C) of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is a fine particle in which a protein and an anionic polysaccharide are complexed. Preferably, the fine particles of the component (C) are water-soluble or water-dispersible. Preferably, the component (C) of the present invention is a fine particle in which a protein and an anionic polysaccharide are complexed by an electrostatic interaction. The oil-in-water emulsified composition of the present invention exhibits better emulsification stability as compared with the case where the protein in the uncomplexed state and the anionic polysaccharide are contained instead of the component (C).

As used herein, "complexing" means that a component that is not originally a complex in nature becomes a complex.

The fine particles of the component (C) can have a diameter of, for example, 10 nm to 1000 μm, preferably those having a diameter of 50 nm to 500 μm, and more preferably those having a diameter of 100 nm to 100 μm. The size of the obtained fine particles can be adjusted by the shearing force and the loading time thereof.

In the present specification, the diameter of the fine particles of the component (C) is obtained by randomly measuring the diameters of 10 fine particles from an electron microscope image and taking a simple average thereof.

As the protein constituting the fine particles of the component (C), not only proteins that can be used in the field of foods but also various proteins can be used. For example, the protein may be a simple protein, a complex protein, an inducing protein, or the like. More specific examples of the protein include albumin, globulin, gluterin, prolamin, hard protein (collagen, elastin, keratin, etc.), glycoprotein (ovom colloid, mutin), phosphoprotein (casein), pigment protein (hemoglobin, myoglobin). ), Lipoprotein (lipovitarin, lipoprotein), metalloprotein (ferritin, hemocyanin), gelatin and the like. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Among them, at least one selected from the group consisting of casein, casein sodium, gelatin, alkali-treated gelatin, acid-treated gelatin, milk boiled protein, soybean protein, acidic soluble soybean protein, pea protein, chickpea protein and soramame protein. It is preferable to have.

The anionic polysaccharide constituting the component (C) is a polysaccharide having a negative charge in the molecular structure, and examples thereof include at least one selected from the following groups.
As polysaccharides produced by microorganisms, xanthan gum, deacylated gellan gum, native gellan gum, lambzan gum, succinoglycan, welan gum, etc.;
Plant-derived polysaccharides include pectin (derived from peel), tragant gum, Arabic gum, arabinogalactan, gati gum, karaya gum (derived from sap), alginate, alginate, caraginan (derived from seaweed), soybean polysaccharide (derived from seeds), cellulose. Derivatives and starch derivatives (semi-synthetic products derived from plants), etc.
The derivative here means a compound in which a part of the compound is replaced with another atom or an atomic group, and in the present application, a part of the atom or the atomic group in the polysaccharide is converted into an atomic group exhibiting anionicity. Refers to all substituted compounds. Examples of the atomic group exhibiting anionic properties include a carboxyl group.

The ratio of the protein of the fine particles of the component (C) to the anionic polysaccharide is, for example, 2:98 to 95: 5, 10:90 to 90:10, 20:80 to 80:20. May be good.
The amount of protein per 1 part by mass of the anionic polysaccharide of the fine particles of the component (C) in the oil-in-water emulsified composition of the present invention is the amount of long-term (for example, one month after preparation) emulsification of the oil-in-water emulsified composition. From the viewpoint of improving stability, it is preferably 0.034 to 66 parts by mass, and more preferably 0.05 to 40 parts by mass.

The method for producing the fine particles of the component (C) described above is not particularly limited, but at least,
This includes preparing a solution or dispersion containing a protein and an anionic polysaccharide and having a pH higher than the isoelectric point of the protein, and bringing the pH of this solution or dispersion closer to the above isoelectric point. Is preferable.
Thereby, the fine particles of the above component (C) can be easily produced. More specific embodiments of such a manufacturing method include, for example, those described in International Publication No. 2019/087666. Specific embodiments are shown below, but the embodiment is not limited to the embodiment.

<Specific embodiment of the method for producing the component (C)>
When preparing a solution or dispersion containing a protein and an anionic polysaccharide and having a pH higher than the isoelectric point of the protein, (a) prepare as a mixed solution in a state where the protein and the polysaccharide coexist. Alternatively, (b) a protein solution and a polysaccharide solution or dispersion may be prepared separately and mixed to prepare a mixed solution.
In a solution or dispersion containing a protein and anionic polysaccharides, the protein is completely such that the solution or dispersion has a pH higher than the isoelectric point of the protein, i.e., the initial pH. Or it is almost completely dissolved. In addition, the anionic polysaccharide may be completely or substantially completely dissolved as a solution or dispersion, or may be suspended or suspended without dissolving a part or all of the polysaccharide.
The solvent of the solution or dispersion containing the protein and anionic polysaccharide can be appropriately selected from water, an organic solvent and a combination thereof, and water (for example, ion-exchanged water, pure water, distilled water, ultrapure water). Water, tap water, etc.) is preferable. Then, as described above, in order to adjust the pH of the solvent, a pH adjuster such as citric acid, gluconic acid, succinic acid, potassium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, carbon dioxide, lactic acid, phosphoric acid, adipic acid, citric acid, citrate. It may contain trisodium acid acid, sodium malate, gluconodeltalactone and the like.

In a solution or dispersion containing a protein and an anionic polysaccharide, the protein may have a concentration equal to or lower than that of a saturated solution, and the oil-in-water emulsified composition may be stably emulsified for a long period of time (for example, one month after preparation). From the viewpoint of improving the property, for example, the concentration may be 0.01 to 10% by mass, preferably 0.01 to 5% by mass. The concentration of the solution or dispersion containing the anionic polysaccharide is, for example, 0.005 to 5 mass by mass from the viewpoint of improving the long-term (for example, one month after preparation) emulsion stability of the oil-in-water emulsified composition. %, Preferably 0.005 to 3% by mass.

The amount of protein per 1 part by mass of the anionic polysaccharide in a solution or dispersion containing the protein and the anionic polysaccharide provides long-term (eg, 1 month after preparation) emulsion stability of the oil-in-water emulsified composition. From the viewpoint of good condition, it is preferably 0.034 to 66 parts by mass, and more preferably 0.05 to 40 parts by mass.

When a solution or dispersion containing a protein and an anionic polysaccharide is prepared as a mixed solution in which a solution or a dispersion containing a protein and an anionic polysaccharide is prepared and these are mixed, the protein solution is a protein. It is preferable that the pH is maintained higher than the isoelectric point of. The pH higher than the isoelectric point of the protein is preferably 1 or more higher, and more preferably 1.4 or more or 1.5 or more higher. On the other hand, the protein solution may generally have a pH at which the protein to be used dissolves in water, and is not particularly limited, but a pH lower than 9.0 is preferable, and a pH lower than 7.0 is preferable. It is more preferable to have a low pH. Depending on the type of protein, the pH value of the above solution may be exceeded, but the present invention does not exclude them.
Even when prepared as a mixed solution containing both a protein and an anionic polysaccharide, the pH of the mixed solution is preferably maintained at a pH higher than the isoelectric point of the protein, as described above. ..
In addition, when preparing a solution or dispersion containing anionic polysaccharides, if the anionic polysaccharide dissolves in a solvent, it is used as a solution, and if it does not dissolve, an appropriate force is applied to the dispersion. It is preferable to do so. Examples of the applied force here include known methods for preparing a dispersion of polysaccharides, such as stirring with a propeller while heating, stirring with a homomixer, and homogenization with a homogenizer.
The solvent that dissolves the protein and the solvent that contains the anionic polysaccharide may be the same (adjusting the pH of the solution or dispersion) or different, but both may be the same. It is preferably water, more preferably water.
When these two kinds of solutions or dispersions are mixed, it is preferable to mix them while maintaining the pH higher than the isoelectric point of the protein, that is, the initial pH, to obtain a mixed solution. For mixing, both may be mixed uniformly. The mixing may be manual, or a mixer or mixing device known in the art may be used. For mixing, any of stirring (shearing), shaking, injection, ultrasonic treatment and the like may be used. For example, a propeller stirrer, a homomixer, a homogenizer, or the like may be used. In this case, the mixing may be carried out by applying a load equal to or greater than the extent to which the two are uniformly mixed. For example, homogenizer treatment at a pressure of about 5 MPa to 50 MPa or mixing at 5000 rpm to 35000 rpm for several tens of seconds to several hours can be mentioned. The temperature in this case includes a temperature range in which the solution does not freeze to a temperature range in which the protein does not denature, for example, a temperature range of room temperature to 80 ° C.
Next, the pH of the above-mentioned protein solution and the mixed solution of the anionic polysaccharide solution or dispersion or the mixture containing the protein and the anionic polysaccharide is set to a value closer to the isoelectric point of the protein. In this case, a pH adjuster may be added. When the pH is set to a value closer to the isoelectric point of the protein, it is preferable to mix the pH so that the pH becomes constant in the whole liquid.
For example, the pH of an anionic polysaccharide solution or dispersion may not necessarily match the pH of a protein solution, but both may be used regardless of the pH of the anionic polysaccharide solution or dispersion. The pH adjuster is added so that the pH of the mixed solution is a pH that does not cause the protein to precipitate and is closer to the isoelectric point of the protein, that is, with respect to the initial pH.
Further, in the case of a mixed solution containing a protein and an anionic polysaccharide, its pH is set higher than the isoelectric point of the protein, that is, it is set to the initial pH. The pH of the mixture is lowered to such an extent that the protein does not precipitate, so that the pH is closer to the isoelectric point of the protein than the initial pH.
Here, when the pH of the liquid is set to a value closer to the isoelectric point, the difference between the pH of the obtained mixed solution and the isoelectric point is smaller than the difference between the initial pH and the isoelectric point of the protein used. Means to do. For example, the initial pH may be higher than the isoelectric point and the pH of the obtained mixture may be higher or the same as the isoelectric point, or the initial pH may be higher than the isoelectric point. The pH of the mixture may be lower than the isoelectric point.
When the pH of the liquid is brought closer to the isoelectric point of the protein with respect to the initial pH, the liquid is subjected to shearing force by mixing. That is, the pH may be set to a value closer to the isoelectric point of the protein while mixing or stirring so as to give a larger shearing force to the mixed solution, or the pH may be set to a value closer to the isoelectric point of the protein and then larger. Mixing or stirring may be performed so as to give a shearing force. As described above, the shearing force here is larger than the load of preparing the protein solution and the anionic polysaccharide solution or dispersion separately and mixing them uniformly. For example, it is preferable to give high-speed stirring and high shearing force. For this purpose, for example, stirring with a screw with blades, circulation stirring with a high shear mixer such as a homomixer, homogenization with equipment such as a homogenizer and a high-pressure homogenizer, and the like can be mentioned.
For example, mixing at 5000 rpm to 35000 rpm below the denaturation temperature of room temperature to protein, for example, in a temperature range of room temperature to 80 ° C. for several tens of seconds to several tens of hours can be mentioned.
By mixing as a mixed solution containing a protein and an anionic polysaccharide while adjusting such shearing and pH, so-called built-up type fine particles of the component (C) of the present invention can be formed. ..
Further, the pH may be brought close to the isoelectric point while mixing the solution or the dispersion liquid, or the mixing may be carried out after the pH is brought close to the isoelectric point. By mixing the solution or dispersion and bringing the pH of this solution closer to the isoelectric point of the protein, fine particles in a uniform and fine state are obtained without forming aggregates of proteins and / or polysaccharides. be able to.

The fine particles of the component (C) may be used for emulsification in a form dissolved or dispersed in water, or may be used for emulsification in a form not containing water. Examples of the fine particles not containing water include those in which an aqueous solution or dispersion containing fine particles is powdered with a mixed solution containing fine particles by spray drying, freeze-drying, ethanol precipitation or the like.

As a more specific embodiment of the fine particles of the component (C), for example, it contains one or more selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum as an anionic polysaccharide and whey protein, soybean protein, pea protein and soybean protein as proteins. Examples include fine particles. The fine particles are complexed, for example, by adjusting the pH to 4.5-6.0 or 4.5-5.5, preferably 4.8-5.2, more preferably 5.0. The converted fine particles can be obtained.

The content of the component (C) of the emulsified composition of the present invention is, for example, 0.001 to 5% by mass and 0.01 to 2% by mass with respect to the total amount of the emulsified composition, and the effect of the present invention can be obtained. From the viewpoint of remarkable performance, 0.05 to 1% by mass, 0.05 to 0.5% by mass or 0.1 to 0.5% by mass is preferable.
In the present specification, the content of the component (C) represents the total mass of the above-mentioned proteins and anionic polysaccharides in the component (C).

The content of the component (A) with respect to 1 part by mass of the component (C) in the emulsified composition of the present invention is, for example, 0.01 to 1000 parts by mass, 0.1 to 800 parts by mass, and 1 to 500 parts by mass. It is preferably 10 to 300 parts by mass.

((D) Multivalent alcohol)
The emulsified composition of the present invention may further contain a polyhydric alcohol. Thereby, the emulsification stability of the emulsified composition of the present invention can be further enhanced.

The polyhydric alcohol of the component (D) is not particularly limited, but for example, glycerin, diglycerin, triglycerin, polyglycerin, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, ethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol (D). -Sorbitol), xylitol, martitol, erythritol, mannitol, xylose, glucose, lactose, mannose, oligotose, fructose-glucose syrup, and sucrose, alone or in combination of two or more.

The content of the component (D) in the emulsified composition of the present invention is, for example, 1 to 99% by mass, preferably 3 to 80% by mass, based on the total amount of the emulsified composition, from the viewpoint of further enhancing the effect of the present invention. , More preferably 5 to 60% by mass.

((E) Water)
The emulsified composition of the present invention can contain water. The water may be water (including pure water, ion-exchanged water, tap water) constituting the aqueous phase of the emulsified composition, or an aqueous solution.

(Other ingredients)
Lecithin can also be added to the emulsified composition of the present invention, if necessary. Lecithin is preferably used by being mixed with the component (A).

Lecithin is a fat-soluble component containing a phospholipid as a main component.
The origin of the lecithin is not particularly limited, and the lecithin may be a plant-derived lecithin such as oil seeds (eg, soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower), or an animal-derived lecithin such as egg yolk. May be. The lecithin that can be used in the present invention is preferably an edible lecithin that can be added to foods and drinks, or a lecithin that can be applied to the human body as a cosmetic.
The lecithin that can be used in the present invention includes processed lecithin such as fractionated lecithin, enzymatically decomposed lecithin, and enzyme-treated lecithin.

Lecithin such as the processed lecithin is commercially available. As an example, SLP-white (trade name) manufactured by Tsuji Oil Co., Ltd. can be mentioned.

The lecithin is preferably used in a proportion of 0.5 to 50% by mass, preferably 2 to 30% by mass, and more preferably 4 to 20% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the component (A).
The lecithin is preferably contained in a proportion of 0.01 to 10% by mass, preferably 0.05 to 5% by mass, and more preferably 0.1 to 2% by mass, based on the total amount of the emulsified composition. Will be done.

The emulsified composition of the present invention contains nutritional components (amino acids, vitamins, minerals, etc.); alcohols; alcohols; salts, in addition to the components (A) to (E) and lecithin, as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired. ; Taste ingredients (including salty taste, horse taste, etc.); Fruit juice (including concentrate); Fruit meat; Vegetables; Vegetable juice (including concentrate); Pure; Extract; Sweetener; K, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, sodium saccharin, somatin, stevia, glycyrrhizin, monerin, ariteme, disodium glycyrrhizinate, etc.); bitterness (iso-α acid, low hop, hexahop, tetrahop, etc.); acidulant; fragrance; Colorants (saccharin, caramel pigments, saccharin pigments, fruit juice pigments, vegetable pigments, synthetic pigments, etc.); Food additives (dietary fibers, excipients, pH adjusters, preservatives, antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamins) E, extracted tocopherols, etc.), thickeners, stabilizers, pastes, etc.); can contain one or more active ingredients or additives of pharmaceuticals, non-pharmaceutical products or cosmetics.

(Physical characteristics)
The D50 particle size of the emulsified composition of the present invention may be, for example, 1 to 100 μm, 2 to 80 μm, 5 to 60 μm, 10 to 50 μm, or 10 to 40 μm. One of the features of the emulsified composition of the present invention is that the emulsified stability is good even when the D50 particle size is a relatively large diameter such as 10 to 50 μm. Then, as shown in Examples, when the D50 particle size is 40 μm or less, the emulsification stability becomes better.
Further, by setting the D50 particle size of the emulsified composition of the present invention to, for example, 10 to 100 μm, preferably 10 to 50 μm, more preferably 10 to 40 μm, the fragrance standing when applied to food and drink is further improved. Will be done. However, the mechanism that brings about the effect of the present invention should not be limited to the particle size.
In the present specification, the D50 particle size of the emulsified composition is such that the cumulative frequency of the volume-based frequency of the particles is 50% in the particle size distribution of the emulsified composition measured by the laser diffraction type particle size distribution meter at 25 ° C. Represents the diameter. If the emulsified composition is not suitable for particle size distribution measurement as it is, dilute it with water and disperse it uniformly before use. For example, the emulsion is appropriately diluted with water, sufficiently suspended with vortex, and then the particle size distribution is measured.

(effect)
As can be understood from the description of the examples, the emulsified composition of the present invention has an excellent fragrance when applied to foods and drinks, and further exhibits excellent emulsification stability over a long period of time (for example, one month after production).

Further, as can be understood from the description of the examples, when the emulsified composition of the present invention is applied to foods and drinks, the original flavor / flavor is applied to the flavor components having various flavors / flavors such as crab, chocolate and peach. It is close to flavor and can exert the effect of not causing discomfort in flavor and flavor.

(Use)
The emulsified composition of the present invention is not particularly limited, but as an emulsified preparation for addition, it is used for coloring (including imparting turbidity and cloudiness), flavoring, nourishing or enhancing, or imparting or modifying flavor / flavor. However, it is preferable to use it for imparting flavor and flavor.

The emulsified composition of the present invention can be used for producing foods and drinks (beverages and foods), cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, daily necessities and the like. Above all, it is preferably used in the production of foods and drinks or cosmetics. In particular, it is more preferably used in the production of beverages.

In the production of beverages using the emulsified composition of the present invention, in addition to industrial beverage production, the present invention may be produced by a server, a cup bender (cup-type vending machine), or by a consumer or a food and drink provider. The emulsified composition of is diluted with water, syrup, carbonated water, alcohols, etc. or a mixture thereof.

In the present invention, the food is not particularly limited, and for example, patisserie such as jelly, pudding, bavarois, cake, cookie, and macaroon; cold confectionery such as ice cream, ice milk, lacto ice, and ice confectionery; yogurt, cream, butter, butter. Oil, cheese, concentrated whey, concentrated milk, skim milk concentrate, unsweetened condensed milk, unsweetened condensed milk, sweetened condensed milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole powdered milk, skim milk powder, cream powder, whey powder, protein concentrated whey powder, butter milk powder , Milk powder such as sweetened milk powder, prepared milk powder, prepared liquid milk; cooked foods (stew, pasta cream croquette, etc.); seasonings such as sauces, dressings, etc.; livestock meat / marine products processed foods (kamaboko, etc.); breads, etc. Can be done.

In the present invention, the beverage is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, liquids, and drinks.

In the present specification, the refreshing beverage is not particularly limited, but is, for example, a tea-based beverage (green tea, tea, Karyu tea, roasted tea, Tochu tea, wheat tea, Poor tea, brown rice tea, jasmine tea, buckwheat tea, miscellaneous grain tea, Louis Bostee). , Mate tea, etc.), coffee drinks, fruit juice drinks, vegetable drinks, mixed fruit juice drinks with vegetables, fruit meat drinks, carbonated drinks, malt drinks, lactic acid bacteria drinks, sports drinks, jelly drinks, cocoa drinks, chocolate drinks, milky drinks, energy Beverages, health drinks (medicinal drinks, health support drinks, functional soft drinks, sports drinks, vinegar drinks, malt drinks, etc.), vegetable drinks (rice, soy milk, grain drinks made from almonds, etc.), sweet sake, Refers to beverages with an alcohol content of less than 1 degree, such as shiruko, soup beverages, and powdered soup beverages.

In the present specification, the alcoholic beverage is a beverage having an alcohol content of 1% or more in the beverage, and examples thereof include alcoholic beverages that refer to "liquor" under the Liquor Tax Law. Specifically, sake (liquor, synthetic sake), shochu, beer, fruit liquor (sweet fruit liquor such as fruit liquor, plum liquor), whiskey (whiskey, brandy), spirits (spirits), liqueurs, foaming. Examples include liquor, other brewed liquor (Makori, etc.), miscellaneous liquor (powdered liquor, other miscellaneous liquor), and the like.

In the present invention, the cosmetics are not particularly limited, but for example, fragrance products such as perfumes, basic cosmetics (face wash cream, vanishing cream, cleansing cream, cold cream, massage cream, milky lotion, cosmetic water, beauty liquid, pack, etc. Makeup remover), finish cosmetics (foundation, talcum powder, lipstick, lip cream, cheeks, eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, eyebrow, eye pack, nail enamel, enamel rim bar, etc.), hair cosmetics (pomade, brilantin, set lotion, etc.) , Hair Stick, Hair Solid, Hair Oil, Hair Treatment, Hair Cream, Hair Tonic, Hair Liquid, Hair Spray, Hair Wax, Bandrin, Hair Nourishment, Hair Dye, etc.), Tanning Cosmetics (Suntan Products, Sunscreen Products, etc.) , Hand cream, oral care products (mouthwash, toothpaste, etc.); Body care products (bar soap, hand soap, body soap, shampoo, rinse, conditioner, etc.) and the like.

In the present invention, the pharmaceutical product is not particularly limited, and for example, an oral pharmaceutical product such as a tablet (for example, sugar-coated tablet), a granule, a liquid agent, a capsule, a troche agent, a mouthwash, and an external skin preparation such as a haptic agent and an ointment. And so on.

In the present invention, the quasi-drug is not particularly limited, but for example, an oral refreshing agent, an axillary odor inhibitor, an axillary powder, a hair restorer (hair restorer), a hair remover, and a hair dye (hair dye, decolorization or decontamination). ), Permanent wave agents, sanitary cotton (physiological treatment napkins, degreased cotton, gauze, etc.), bathing agents, cosmeceuticals (shampoo, rinse, lotion, cream, milky lotion, hand cream, cosmetics) Oils, shaving agents, sunscreens, packs, cosmeceuticals, etc.), cosmeceuticals (including mouthwashes), repellents, pesticides, hygiene agents, disinfectants for soft contact lenses, throat refreshers, Examples include a healthy stomach refreshing agent, a vitamin agent, a calcium agent, and a vitamin-containing hygiene agent.

In the present invention, the daily necessities are not particularly limited, but for example, aroma products (fragrances, deodorants, fragrance oils, etc.); laundry detergents, kitchen detergents, toilet cleaners, bathroom cleaners, softeners, clothing. Detergents such as finishing agents; Waxes; Cleansers ;; Bathing agents; Oral care products (toothbrushes, interdental cleaning tools, etc.); Papers (tissue paper, toilet paper, wet tissue, paper diapers, etc.); Other odorous goods , Etc. can be mentioned.

(form)
The emulsified composition of the present invention usually has a liquid form (including a solution, an emulsified solution and a dispersion solution) or a semi-solid form (including a paste form and a cream form). Further, examples thereof include those prepared by once dispersing or dissolving the emulsified composition of the present invention in an aqueous solvent, and then reducing or removing the aqueous solvent according to a conventional method such as distillation or drying. The emulsified composition prepared by such a method may be in a semi-solid form such as a paste, or in a solid form such as a powder or a granule.

Further, the emulsified composition of the present invention may be encapsulated in capsules such as soft capsules and hard capsules as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired. Alternatively, the emulsified composition of the present invention may be in the form of tablets. Such a tablet-shaped emulsified composition is obtained by compressing the above-mentioned solid emulsified composition as it is or after adding an excipient.

[Food and drink containing oil-in-water emulsified composition]
The food or drink or preparation of the present invention contains the above-mentioned emulsified composition of the present invention. Specific embodiments of the food and drink include the food and drink shown in the above-mentioned use section of [Oil-in-water emulsified composition].

The content of the emulsified composition of the present invention in the food and drink of the present invention can be appropriately set depending on its use, form and the like, and for example, 0.001% by mass or more or 0.01% by mass with respect to the total amount of the food and drink. It is the above, and it can be 5% by mass or less or 1% by mass or less.

[Manufacturing method of oil-in-water emulsified composition]
The method for producing an emulsified composition of the present invention includes a step of preparing a mixture containing the above-mentioned components (A) to (C) and water, and a step of emulsifying the mixture.

The examples of the components (A) to (C) and the content with respect to the total amount of the emulsified composition are the same as those described in the above section [Emulsified composition].

(Step to prepare the mixture)
In the step of preparing a mixture containing the components (A) to (C), when these components and optionally the above-mentioned lecithin, polyhydric alcohol and other components are mixed, the order of mixing them is particularly limited. Not done. Among them, in the production method of the present invention, a step of preparing a mixture containing the components (A) and (B) and a step of mixing the mixture with the mixture containing the component (C) and water and emulsifying the mixture. It is preferable to include.

(Emulsification process)
The emulsification treatment may be carried out by adopting a known or conventional mixing method. Examples thereof include homogenizers (eg, high-pressure homogenizer (Gorlin type, etc.), homodisper, homomixer, polytron type stirrer, colloid mill, nanomizer, microfluitizer, etc.), propeller stirrer, paddle type stirrer, etc. Includes methods of using the mixer of.

The conditions of the emulsification treatment are not particularly limited, but as an example, when a high-pressure homogenizer, nanomizer, microfluitizer or the like is used, the preferable pressure condition (pressure) is 5 MPa or more, more preferably 10 MPa or more, still more preferably 15 MPa or more. be. The upper limit of the pressure is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 200 MPa.

Further, when a propeller stirrer, a homomixer, a homodisper or the like is used, the preferable rotation condition (rotational speed) is 500 rpm or more, more preferably 800 rpm or more, still more preferably 2000 rpm or more, still more preferably 5000 rpm or more. The upper limit of the rotation speed is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 12000 rpm.

(Step of preparing (C) component)
The production step of the present invention may further include a step of preparing the component (C) described in the section [Oil-in-water emulsification composition].

(Other processes)
In the process for producing the emulsified composition of the present invention, depending on the form of the composition to be produced, a diluting step with water, a heat sterilization step, a drying step (spray drying method, freeze-drying method, use of a co-boiling solvent, and use of a co-boiling solvent, and It may include a conventional water removing method such as the use of a water removing agent), a capsule filling step, a compression step, a container filling step, and the like.

[Method for improving emulsification stability]
The present invention includes the following methods.
In a composition containing (A) an oil phase component containing a fragrance component; and (C) fine particles in which a protein and an anionic polysaccharide are complexed.
(B) (B1) Emulsifier with HLB value of 1 or more and less than 11 and / or (B2) Sucrose acetate isobutyric acid ester (SAIB)
Methods for improving emulsion stability, including applying.

Specific embodiments of the above method can be understood based on the description of the above-mentioned oil-in-water emulsified composition and the method for producing the same.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to examples. However, these examples do not limit the present invention. The unit of formulation in the table is mass% unless otherwise specified. In addition, "part" and "%" in an Example mean "part by mass" and "% by mass", respectively. Further, the "*" mark in the text indicates that the product is manufactured by Saneigen FFI Co., Ltd., and the "*" mark in the text indicates that the product is a registered trademark of Saneigen FFI Co., Ltd.

[Materials and methods]
In the examples, the following materials, devices, and measuring methods were adopted.

(1) Materials (1-1) (A) Oil phase component containing a fragrance component Butter fragrance (butter flavor BH-466), coffee fragrance (coffee flavor NE-2613), as an oil phase component containing a fragrance component, Chocolate flavoring (chocolate flavor NE-3184), maple flavoring (maple flavor NE-3182) and matcha flavoring (matcher flavor NE-3179) (all manufactured by Saneigen FFI Co., Ltd.), milk flavoring, crab flavoring and Peach fragrance was used. All of these oil-soluble fragrances contain 5% or more of fragrance components having a log P of 5.0 or less as fragrance components.
(1-2) Medium-Chain Fatty Acid (MCT) Oil The MCT oil used was 100% medium-chain fatty acid and did not contain a fragrance component. In the test examples below, in a formulation containing both MCT oil and oil-soluble fragrances, both will constitute the oil phase component.

(1-3) (C) Protein-anionic polysaccharide complex fine particle component The protein-anionic polysaccharide complex fine particle component (hereinafter, simply referred to as “fine particle component”) is the method described in each test example. Prepared by.

(2) Equipment and analysis method The emulsion stability was evaluated by the rate of change in the D50 particle size after storage for 2 weeks obtained by the following method and the visual evaluation of the separation of the emulsion after storage for 1 month.
(2-1) Measurement of particle size distribution and D50 particle size For the emulsified composition prepared in each test example, the particle size of the emulsified particles was measured by using a laser diffraction type particle size distribution measuring device SALD-2100 (manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation). Measured using. As a measurement sample, an emulsified composition immediately after preparation in each test example and after standing at room temperature (25 ° C.) for 2 weeks after preparation was appropriately diluted with ion-exchanged water. Then, the D50 particle size (volume basis) of each sample was measured at 25 ° C. Then, the ratio (change rate r ₁ / r ₀ ) of the D50 particle diameter r ₁ after the preparation and storage for 2 weeks was determined with respect to the D50 particle diameter r ₀ immediately after the preparation. When the emulsified particles could not be measured due to oil phase separation, "separation" was described in the table.
When the rate of change r ₁ / r ₀ was less than 1.5, it was determined that "the emulsified particles were kept stable" in the emulsified composition.
(2-2) Visual confirmation of separation Furthermore, the emulsified state of the emulsified composition prepared in each test example after standing and storing at room temperature (25 ° C.) for 1 month was visually observed and evaluated according to the following criteria. .. Here, "separation" means a state in which the oil phase is separated due to the coalescence of the emulsified particles, and does not redisperse even if the mixture is weakly stirred. "With underwater" means a state in which oil droplets are levitated due to the difference in specific gravity between the oil phase and the aqueous layer, and the emulsion is concentrated (creaming), and the emulsified particles are redispersed by gently stirring. In the creaming state even if the see-through occurred, the emulsion layer was stable, and the emulsion stability was inferior to that in the case without separation, but it was considered to be good. “No separation” means a state in which the oil phase is uniformly dispersed in the aqueous phase without separation of the oil phase and under-clearing due to creaming. Then, when it was judged that the oil phase was separated, it was judged that the stability of the emulsified composition was poor.
<Visual evaluation of emulsified state>
◎: No separation 〇: Undercoating occurs due to creaming, but separation is not seen. ×: Emulsified particles are united and the oil phase is separated.

[Test Example 1. Confirmation test of emulsifying effect of fine particle components on various oil phase components]
In Test Examples 1 to 4, a suspension of fine particle components (containing 0.15% by mass xanthan gum and 0.2% by mass protein) prepared by the following method was used.
(1) As an anionic polysaccharide, xanthan gum (trade name: San Ace C (*)) is added to ion-exchanged water heated to 80 ° C, stirred and dissolved at 80 ° C for 10 minutes, and then cooled to room temperature. , 0.167 mass% xanthan gum aqueous solution was prepared (pH of xanthan gum aqueous solution is 6.5).
(2) The whey protein was dissolved in ion-exchanged water so as to contain 2.0% by mass, and the pH was adjusted to 6.5 to 7.0 with an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution to prepare an aqueous protein solution.
(3) The xanthan gum aqueous solution of (1) and the protein aqueous solution of (2) were mixed so as to have a mass ratio of 9: 1, and the mixture was stirred and mixed at 400 rpm for 10 minutes with a 4-blade screw until uniform.
(4) The obtained solution was adjusted to pH 5.0 with citric acid water while stirring at 9000 rpm for 3 minutes with a homomixer.

Next, an oil-in-water emulsified composition containing MCT oil or various fragrance components as an oil phase component with the composition shown in Table 1 below was prepared, and the emulsification stability of the obtained emulsified composition was evaluated. ..

When only MCT oil was used as the oil phase component as in Reference Example 1-1, stable emulsified particles were formed by the fine particle component. However, it was clarified that when the fragrance component was used as the oil phase component as in Comparative Examples 1-1 to 4, a stable emulsified composition could not be obtained only with the fine particle component. Therefore, it was found that when a glycerin fatty acid ester (HLB value 3.5) was added to the fine particle component, sufficient emulsification stability was obtained as in Examples 1-1 to 4.

[Test Example 2. Confirmation test of emulsification stabilization with various emulsifiers]
The oil-in-water emulsified compositions having the compositions shown in Table 2 were prepared, and the emulsification stability when emulsifiers having various HLB values were used in combination with the fine particle components was compared.

From the results in Table 2, it was clarified that when the emulsifier and the fine particle component are used in combination, the emulsification stability of the oil phase component containing the fragrance component becomes good when the emulsifier having an HLB value of 1 or more and less than 11 is used. .. On the other hand, when an emulsifier having an HLB value of 11 or more was used, it was found that the emulsion stability was poor.

[Test Example 3. Confirmation test of emulsification stabilization effect with different emulsifier blending amount]
The oil-in-water emulsification compositions having the compositions shown in Table 3 were prepared, and the emulsification stability when various amounts of emulsifiers were used in combination with the fine particle components was compared.

From the results in Table 3, when the emulsifier and the fine particle component are used in combination, good emulsification stability is obtained in the range of 0.01 to 3% by mass of the emulsifier for emulsification of the oil phase component containing the fragrance component. It became clear that it would be done. Above all, when the emulsifier is contained in the range of 0.05 to 1% by mass, the D50 particle size after 2 weeks is maintained at less than 30 μm, and it is presumed that the emulsion stability is higher.

[Test Example 4. Confirmation test of emulsification stabilization effect when ingredients other than emulsifier are used]
An oil-in-water emulsified composition having the composition shown in Table 4 was prepared, and the emulsification stability when sucrose acetic acid isobutyric acid ester (SAIB) was used in combination with a fine particle component as a component other than the emulsifier was compared.

From the results in Table 4, it was clarified that when SAIB and the fine particle component were used in combination, the emulsification stability of the oil phase component containing the fragrance component was improved. It was also found that the emulsification stability was good at least with a SAIB content in the range of 0.5 to 20% by mass.

Furthermore, when Example 4-3 is compared with Examples 4-6 and 4-7, the D50 particle size of the emulsified particles is further increased by using an emulsifier of HLB 1 or more and less than 11 in combination with the fine particle component in addition to SAIB. Since it becomes smaller, it can be understood that the emulsification stability is further enhanced.

[Test Example 5. Confirmation test of emulsification stabilization effect by polyhydric alcohol]
An oil-in-water emulsified composition having the composition shown in Table 5 was prepared, and the emulsification stability when a polyhydric alcohol (propylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol) was further combined with an emulsifier, SAIB and fine particle components was compared.

From the results in Table 5, even if the amount of the fine particle component was reduced, the emulsion stability was good when the emulsifier and SAIB were used in combination. In each of Examples 5-2 to 5-9, the state after being allowed to stand for one month is better than that in Example 5-1 and the D50 particle size of the emulsified particles is small. It was clarified that the emulsification stability was further enhanced by containing the polyhydric alcohol in addition to the emulsifier and SAIB.

[Test Example 6. Confirmation test of emulsification stability with fine particle components with different compositions 1]
An emulsified flavor composition was prepared using the fine particle component suspension containing the whey protein and xanthan gum in the amounts shown in Table 7 according to the formulation and production method shown in Table 6. Here, the fine particle component suspension was prepared by the following method.
(1) Xanthan gum (trade name: San Ace C (*)) is added to ion-exchanged water heated to 80 ° C., heated and stirred at 80 ° C. for 10 minutes to dissolve, and then cooled to room temperature to prepare an aqueous xanthan gum solution. bottom.
(2) The protein was dissolved in ion-exchanged water, and the pH was adjusted to 6.5 to 7.0 with an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution to prepare an aqueous protein solution.
(3) The xanthan gum aqueous solution of (1) and the protein aqueous solution of (2) were mixed and stirred and mixed at 400 rpm for 10 minutes with a 4-blade screw until uniform. This mixing adjusts the xanthan gum and protein content to the amounts listed in Table 7.
(4) The obtained solution was adjusted to pH 5.0 with citric acid water while stirring at 9000 rpm for 3 minutes with a homomixer.

The results of emulsion stability are shown in Table 7. All of the examples showed good emulsification stability, but the examples using the fine particle component suspension containing 0.01 to 5.0% by mass of whey protein and 0.005% by mass or more of xanthan gum were used. The emulsion stability was particularly good. In addition, particularly good emulsification stability was exhibited when a suspension of fine particle components in the range of 0.05 to 40 parts by mass of broad bean protein was used with respect to 1 part by mass of xanthan gum.

[Test Example 7. Confirmation test of emulsification stability with fine particle components with different compositions 2]
According to the formulation and production method of Table 8, an emulsified flavor composition was prepared using a fine particle component suspension containing the broad bean protein and xanthan gum in the amounts shown in Table 9. Here, the fine particle component suspension was prepared by the same method as in Test Example 6 except that broad bean protein was used instead of whey protein.

The results of emulsion stability are shown in Table 9. Similar to Test Example 6, the example using the suspension of the fine particle component containing 0.01 to 5.0% by mass of broad bean protein and 0.005% by mass or more of xanthan gum had particularly good emulsion stability. .. In addition, particularly good emulsification stability was exhibited when a suspension of fine particle components in the range of 0.05 to 40 parts by mass of broad bean protein was used with respect to 1 part by mass of xanthan gum.

[Test Example 8. Confirmation test of emulsification stability with fine particle components with different compositions 3]
An emulsified flavor composition was prepared using the fine particle component suspension containing the pea protein and xanthan gum in the amounts shown in Table 9 according to the formulation and production method shown in Table 10. Here, the fine particle component suspension was prepared by the same method as in Test Example 6.

The results of emulsion stability are shown in Table 11. Similar to Test Examples 6 and 7, the examples using the fine particle component suspension containing 0.01 to 5.0% by mass of pea protein and 0.005% by mass or more of xanthan gum have particularly good emulsion stability. Met. In addition, particularly good emulsification stability was exhibited when a suspension of fine particle components in the range of 0.05 to 40 parts by mass of broad bean protein was used with respect to 1 part by mass of xanthan gum.

[Test Example 9. Confirmation test of emulsification stability with fine particle components with different compositions 4]
An emulsified flavor composition was prepared using a fine particle component suspension containing various polysaccharides and whey proteins shown in Table 13 according to the formulation and production method shown in Table 12. Here, the fine particle component suspension was prepared by the same method as in Test Example 6.

The results of emulsion stability are shown in Table 13. The examples in which the acidic polysaccharide was used for the preparation of the fine particle component showed good emulsification stability, but the emulsified flavor composition prepared by using the neutral polysaccharides locust bean gum and guar gum showed good emulsification stability after 2 weeks. Phase separated and the emulsion stability was poor.

[Test Example 10. Confirmation test of emulsion stability with fine particle components prepared at different pH]
According to the formulation and production method of Table 14, an emulsified fragrance composition using a suspension of fine particle components having the same composition but different pH at the time of preparation was prepared as shown in Table 15. Here, the fine particle component suspension was prepared by the same method as in Test Example 6 except that the pH was adjusted to the value shown in Table 15 in the step (4).

When whey protein is used to prepare the fine particle component suspension, the pH is adjusted to greater than 4.5 and 6.5 or less, and when applied to the emulsified flavor composition, the emulsified flavor composition has good emulsification stability. Indicated. On the other hand, when the fine particle component suspension adjusted to pH 4 was used, the emulsified fragrance composition was phase-separated after 2 weeks, and the emulsification stability was poor.

The emulsified flavor compositions of Examples 1 to 10 showed good fragrance and high palatability when applied to foods suitable for the flavor. It is expected that these examples are remarkably superior in fragrance as compared with the case where the glycerin fatty acid ester and SAIB are not contained as in the comparative example of Table 1.

[Test Example 11. Confirmation test of the effect of the emulsified fragrance composition on the flavor 1]
In this test example, various fragrance compositions containing crab fragrance were prepared, and crab sticks (crab-flavored kamaboko) were prepared using them, and the fragrance and palatability of the crab flavor were evaluated.

(Preparation of fragrance composition and crab stick)
First, a fragrance composition was prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 16. For the fine particle component suspension used in Example 11-1, an aqueous solution containing 0.2% by mass of whey protein and 0.15% by mass of xanthan gum was prepared in the same procedure as in Test Example 6, and in (4). The one prepared by adjusting the pH to 5.00 was used.

Next, a crab stick containing 0.05, 0.2 or 0.5% by mass of any of the above three types of fragrance compositions was prepared according to the formulation shown in Table 17.

(sensory evaluation)
The aroma and palatability of the obtained crab sticks were sensory-evaluated according to the following eating method and evaluation method. The sensory evaluation was performed by a sensory panel consisting of 10 persons engaged in research and development of foods and skilled in sensory evaluation. Comparative Example 11-1 was used as the standard flavoring composition added to the standard food used as a measure of fragrance.

<How to eat food>
When the test food was chewed at a speed of about 2 times / sec, the flavor and flavor felt 5 seconds after the start of chewing were scored according to the following evaluation criteria.

<Evaluation method>
(1) Fragrance Standing First, as fragrance compositions, 10 kinds of standard foods containing 0.01 to 1.00% by mass of the standard fragrance compositions in Table 18 were prepared. Next, the panelists were allowed to eat the standard food and the test food by the above method, select the standard food having the scent closest to the test food, and use the score (listed in Table 18) as the scent score of the test food. .. As can be understood from Table 18, the higher the score, the better the scent. The average score of the 10 panelists was used as the score for the aroma of the food.

(2) Preference The palatability of a food represents the degree to which the original flavor of the food to be tested (hereinafter referred to as a target food, for example, crab stick in the case of this test example) is felt. The panelists understood the following evaluation scales before the test, and after the panelists adjusted the scores, they ate the test food by the above method and evaluated it on a 5-point scale. The average value of the scores of the 10 panelists was used as the rating of the palatability of the food.
<< Evaluation scale for palatability >>
-2: Feeling a flavor different from the flavor of the target food, which is very unfavorable as the target food -1: The flavor of the target food is difficult to feel and is not preferable as the target food 0: The flavor of the target food is enhanced and the target It can be sampled without discomfort as a food 1: The flavor of the natural target food is enhanced and is preferable as the target food 2: The flavor of the rich target food is enhanced and it is very preferable as the target food

(result)
Table 19-1 shows the sensory evaluation results of crab sticks containing various amounts of each fragrance composition in Table 16. Table 19-2 shows the scores for each panelist. Even considering the variation in the scores among the panelists, the crab stick containing the fragrance composition of Example 11-1 is significantly superior to the crab stick containing the fragrance composition of the comparative example in any addition amount. It showed a strong fragrance and palatability. The oil flavors and emulsified flavors normally used in this food have a poor aroma and a poor flavor, but the product of the present invention has a good aroma and can enhance a rich flavor.

[Test Example 12. Confirmation test of the effect of the emulsified fragrance composition on the flavor 2]
In this test example, various fragrance compositions containing chocolate fragrance were prepared, and further, a folded bread in which a flower sheet containing them was folded was prepared, and the fragrance and palatability of the chocolate flavor were evaluated.

(Preparation of flavoring composition and folding bread)
First, a fragrance composition was prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 20. As the fine particle component suspension used in Example 12-1, the same suspension as in Test Example 11 was used.

Next, a flower sheet containing 0.05, 0.2 or 0.5% by mass of any of the above three types of fragrance compositions was prepared according to the formulation and production method shown in Table 21.

100 parts of the obtained flower sheet are put into bread dough (280 parts of strong flour, 50 parts of butter, 25.5 parts of sugar, 12 parts of skim milk, 5 parts of salt, 25 parts of whole egg, 150 parts of water, 2.8 parts of dry yeast: total. After kneading into (550.3 parts) and molding, it was baked in an oven at 220 ° C. for 30 minutes to prepare a folding pan.

(sensory evaluation)
The sensory evaluation was carried out by the same method as in Test Example 11 except that Comparative Example 12-1 was used as the reference fragrance composition.

(result)
Table 22-1 shows the sensory evaluation results of the folded bread containing various amounts of each perfume composition in Table 20. Tables 22-2 show the scores for each panelist. Even considering the variation in the scores among the panelists, the folded bread containing the perfume composition of Example 12-1 is remarkable in any amount of addition as compared with the folded pan containing the perfume composition of the comparative example. Showed excellent fragrance and palatability. The oil flavors and emulsified flavors normally used in this food have a poor aroma and a poor flavor, but the product of the present invention has a good aroma and can enhance a rich flavor.

[Test Example 13. Confirmation test of the effect of the emulsified fragrance composition on the flavor 3]
In this test example, various fragrance compositions containing peach fragrance were prepared, and peach-flavored jellies containing them were prepared, and the peach-flavored fragrance and palatability were evaluated.

(Preparation of fragrance composition and jelly)
First, a fragrance composition was prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 23. As the fine particle component suspension used in Example 13-1, the same suspension as in Test Example 11 was used.

Next, a jelly containing 0.05, 0.2 or 0.5% by mass of any of the above three types of fragrances was prepared according to the formulation and production method shown in Table 24.

(sensory evaluation)
The sensory evaluation was carried out by the same method as in Test Example 11 except that Comparative Example 13-1 was used as the reference fragrance composition.

(result)
Table 25-1 shows the sensory evaluation results of the jelly containing various amounts of each fragrance composition in Table 23. In addition, the scores for each panelist are shown in Table 25-2. Even considering the variation in the scores among the panelists, the jelly containing the fragrance composition of Example 13-1 is significantly superior to the jelly containing the fragrance composition of the comparative example in any addition amount. It showed a strong fragrance and palatability. The oil flavors and emulsified flavors normally used in this food have a poor aroma and a poor flavor, but the product of the present invention has a good aroma and can enhance a rich flavor.

Claims (6)

An oil-in-water emulsified composition containing the following (A) to (C);
(A) Oil phase component containing a fragrance component,
(B) (B1) Emulsifier having an HLB value of 1 or more and less than 11 and / or (B2) Sucrose acetate isobutyric acid ester (SAIB), and (C) Fine particles in which a protein and an anionic polysaccharide are complexed. The oil-in-water emulsified composition according to claim 1, wherein the emulsifier is at least one selected from the group consisting of a glycerin fatty acid ester, a propylene glycol fatty acid ester, a sorbitan fatty acid ester, and a sucrose fatty acid ester. One or more of the proteins selected from the group consisting of casein, casein sodium, gelatin, alkali-treated gelatin, acid-treated gelatin, milk boiled protein, soybean protein, acidic soluble soybean protein, pea protein, chickpea protein and soramame protein. The oil-in-water emulsified composition according to claim 1 or 2. The anionic polysaccharides are xanthan gum, welan gum, carrageenan, deacylated gellan gum, native gellan gum, lambzan gum, pectin, alginate, alginate, tragant gum, gati gum, arabic gum, arabinogalactan, karaya gum, succinoglycan, and cellulose derivatives. The oil-in-water emulsified composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is one or more selected from the group consisting of starch derivatives and soybean polysaccharides. The oil-in-water emulsified composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising (D) a polyhydric alcohol. A food or drink containing the oil-in-water emulsified composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5.