JP2023024714A - Alcoholic beverage and production method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an alcoholic beverage capable of reducing sour stimulation while enhancing mildness in taste.

SOLUTION: An alcoholic beverage contains 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and a C3-5 alcohol.

SELECTED DRAWING: None

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an alcoholic beverage and a method for producing the alcoholic beverage, and more particularly to an alcoholic beverage with a mild (mellow) taste without the sharpness of sourness and with a new taste sensation.

Among packaged alcoholic beverages (ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages, etc.), lemon-flavored alcoholic beverages such as lemon-flavored shochu highballs and lemon-flavored cocktail drinks are popular in the market. Lightly sweetened and refreshing flavors that emphasize the refreshing sourness and freshness of lemon have become mainstream.

Recently, however, consumer needs and drinking scenes have diversified in the market for packaged alcoholic beverages. Even among lemon-flavored alcoholic beverages, the above-mentioned low-sweetness and refreshing taste have problems in taste, such as a strong sharp sourness and a lack of taste, and solutions to these problems are desired. It is

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-184697 (Patent Document 1) describes a non-fermented alcohol-taste beverage containing γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which enhances the mellowness and thickness of the taste and stimulates sourness. It describes that it is possible to provide a non-fermented alcohol-taste beverage in which is suppressed.

JP 2016-158549 A (Patent Document 2) is not specific to alcoholic beverages, but contains lemon juice and imidazole dipeptide, and the acidity in terms of citric acid is X (w / v%), A lemon juice-containing beverage characterized in that Y/X is 0.0005 to 0.200, where Y (w/v%) is the content of imidazole dipeptide. By containing imidazole dipeptide within a predetermined amount range with respect to the acidity in terms of acid, this imidazole dipeptide reduces the sourness and mushyness derived from lemon juice, and makes the sourness of lemon juice-containing beverages milder. I think it can be modified.

JP 2017-184697 A JP 2016-158549 A JP 2015-104323 A

Alcoholic beverages such as those described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 can be expected to be mild and tasty alcoholic beverages. may have an unpleasant taste. Therefore, there is still a need for a new technique that can suppress the sourness of sour alcoholic beverages, such as lemon-flavored alcoholic beverages.

Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide an alcoholic beverage with a mild (mellow) taste and a new taste without feeling the sharpness of sourness by a method different from the conventional technology. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing such alcoholic beverages.

The present inventor has made intensive studies to achieve the above objects, and is working to develop a lemon-flavored alcoholic beverage with a new taste that can meet the needs of consumers and the diversification of drinking scenes. We focused on hydroxymethylfurfural. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (or 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde) is an organic compound produced by the thermal decomposition of sugars and carbohydrates, and when foods such as milk, fruit juice, spirits, and honey are heated, , is known to be produced in small amounts.

As a result of various studies on this 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, the present inventor found that by blending an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms together with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, it was possible to obtain a sour taste while fully feeling the refreshing flavor of lemon. The present inventors have found that it is possible to produce a lemon-flavored alcoholic beverage with a mild (mellow) flavor that does not feel harsh, and has a new taste sensation, and have completed the present invention.

Regarding 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, for example, according to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-104323 (Patent Document 3), 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (hereinafter also referred to as "5HMF") produced in lemon juice-containing beverages by heat treatment By specifying the content of ) and suppressing its generation, that is, by setting the 5HMF content in the packaged lemon juice-containing beverage to 2.0 ppm or less, the deterioration of the flavor and flavor due to heat treatment is suppressed, and , says that it is possible to provide a packaged lemon juice-containing drink that is suppressed not only during production but also browning over time. Although the beverage described in Patent Document 3 is not an alcoholic beverage, it is said that the amount of 5HMF contained in the beverage should be reduced, and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural is attracting attention for improving the taste of the beverage. I can't say. The combined use of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, such as enhancement of mellowness of taste and suppression of sour stimulus, could not be expected from the prior art.

That is, the alcoholic beverage of the present invention contains 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and an alcohol having 3-5 carbon atoms.

A preferred example of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention contains 0.05 to 20 ppm of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural.

Another preferred example of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention contains 0.05 to 15 ppm of alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms.

In another preferred example of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention, the alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms is at least one selected from the group consisting of n-propyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol and isoamyl alcohol.

Another preferred embodiment of the alcoholic beverage according to the invention is a citrus flavored, especially lemon flavored alcoholic beverage.

Another preferred example of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention contains 1.0 w/v% or more of lemon juice.

Another preferred embodiment of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention has an acidity of 0.10 to 0.80 g/100 mL.

Another preferred example of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention has a sugar content of 3.0°Bx or more.

Another preferred embodiment of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention contains a single distilled alcohol-containing liquid.

In another preferred example of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention, the single-distillation alcohol-containing liquid is shochu or whiskey.

In another preferred example of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention, the alcohol concentration is 3v/v% or more.

Another preferred example of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention is a packaged alcoholic beverage.

In addition, the method for producing an alcoholic beverage of the present invention includes adding 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms to the alcoholic beverage.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an alcoholic beverage with a mild (mellow) taste and a new sense of taste without the harshness of sourness.

Below, the alcoholic beverage of the present invention will be described in detail. The alcoholic beverage of the present invention is characterized by containing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. According to the alcoholic beverage of the present invention, by blending 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms in the alcoholic beverage, it does not feel the harshness of acidity, and is mild (mellow) and has a taste. An alcoholic beverage with a new taste can be provided. Therefore, the alcoholic beverage of the present invention is particularly suitable when it is an alcoholic beverage having a citrus flavor, particularly a lemon flavor.

As used herein, the term "alcoholic beverage" refers to a beverage containing ethyl alcohol, and generally refers to a beverage having an ethyl alcohol concentration of 1% by volume or more in the original volume at a temperature of 15°C. . Specific examples of alcoholic beverages include brewed liquors such as sake, beer and wine, distilled liquors such as shochu, whiskey, brandy and vodka, mixed liquors such as cocktails, plum wine and liqueurs.

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention contains 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. To provide an alcoholic beverage having a mild (mellow) taste and a new taste sensation without feeling harsh acidity, by using 5-hydroxymethylfurfural together with an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. becomes possible.

In the alcoholic beverage of the present invention, the content of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural is not particularly limited, but if it is too much, it may affect the flavor of the alcoholic beverage, so it is preferably less than 100 ppm, for example.
Also, the content of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural in the alcoholic beverage of the present invention is preferably 0.05 to 20 ppm, more preferably 0.05 to 10 ppm, and 0.2 to 10 ppm. is more preferred. When the content of 5HMF is within the preferred range specified above, the effect of enhancing the mellowness of the taste and the effect of suppressing the stimulation of sourness are high, and it is also possible to enhance the thickness of the taste. When the alcoholic beverage of the present invention is a citrus-flavored alcoholic beverage such as a lemon-flavored alcoholic beverage, the citrus flavor such as lemon flavor can be maintained at a high level.
The content of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural can be adjusted by adding it to beverages, for example, as flavorings or heat-treated sugars.

In this specification, when the content of an ingredient is expressed in ppm, the content is the weight percentage of the ingredient contained in the alcoholic beverage relative to the volume of the alcoholic beverage as a whole. "ppm" can also be written as "w/v ppm".

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention contains alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. Alcohol with 3 to 5 carbon atoms, when used in combination with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, can enhance the mellowness of the taste of alcoholic beverages, suppress the sourness stimulus, and even increase the depth of the taste. It is possible. Even if an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms is used alone, the effects of the present invention cannot be sufficiently exhibited.

Examples of alcohols having 3 to 5 carbon atoms include propyl alcohol (also called propanol), butyl alcohol (also called butanol), and pentyl alcohol (also called pentanol and amyl alcohol). Isobutyl alcohol and isoamyl alcohol are preferred, isobutyl alcohol and isoamyl alcohol are more preferred, and isoamyl alcohol is particularly preferred. These alcohols having 3 to 5 carbon atoms may be used singly or in combination of two or more.

In the alcoholic beverage of the present invention, the content of alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms is not particularly limited, but if it is too large, it may affect the flavor of the alcoholic beverage, so for example, less than 50 ppm is preferable. .
In addition, the content of alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms in the alcoholic beverage of the present invention is preferably 0.05 to 15 ppm, more preferably 0.1 to 15 ppm, and 1.5 to 15 ppm. It is even more preferable to have When the content of the alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms is within the above-specified preferred range, the effect of enhancing the mellowness of the taste and the effect of suppressing the stimulation of sourness are high, and it is also possible to enhance the thickness of the taste. . When the alcoholic beverage of the present invention is a citrus-flavored alcoholic beverage such as a lemon-flavored alcoholic beverage, the citrus flavor such as lemon flavor can be maintained at a high level.

As described above, the alcoholic beverage of the present invention is characterized by containing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural or alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. Even if alcohol is contained alone, the effect of the present invention cannot be obtained.
For example, when 0.05 ppm, 10 ppm and 20 ppm of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural alone were added to alcoholic beverages, the effect of the present invention was not obtained. In particular, alcoholic beverages to which 20 ppm of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was added gave a bad smell (scorched smell), which was not felt when used in combination with alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, resulting in a decrease in palatability.
Further, when 0.05 ppm, 5 ppm and 15 ppm of isoamyl alcohol alone was added as the alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, the effect of the present invention was not obtained. In particular, alcoholic beverages to which 15 ppm of isoamyl alcohol was added gave an off-taste, which was not felt when used in combination with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, resulting in lower palatability.

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention is preferably an alcoholic beverage flavored with citrus fruits such as lemon, grapefruit, orange and lime, and particularly preferably a lemon-flavored alcoholic beverage. According to the alcoholic beverage of the present invention, although the refreshing flavor of citrus fruits such as lemons is fully felt, the harshness of sourness is not felt, and the alcoholic beverage has a mild taste even though it is low in sweetness. can be provided. Examples of citrus-flavored alcoholic beverages include citrus fruit juices and alcoholic beverages containing citrus aroma components. Examples of lemon-flavored alcoholic beverages include alcoholic beverages containing lemon juice and alcoholic beverages containing lemon-derived aroma components such as limonene, β-pinene, γ-terpinene, citral, and α-pinene. .

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention preferably contains 1.0 w/v% or more of lemon juice, more preferably 3.0 w/v% or more. Although the upper limit of the content of lemon juice is not particularly limited, it can be exemplified to be 20.0 w/v% or less.
If the content of lemon juice is within this range, the alcoholic beverage of the present invention has a high effect of enhancing the mellowness of the taste and suppressing the stimulation of sourness, and it is also possible to enhance the thickness of the taste.
In addition, when the lemon juice is not straight juice but concentrated juice, the content means a value converted into straight juice.
The conversion to straight fruit juice is performed using standard values of sugar content or acidity unique to each fruit, which are defined by JAS standards (Japanese Agricultural Standards for Fruit Drinks). Specifically, by measuring the sugar refractometer reading (sugar content) or acidity of the sample fruit juice and dividing by the reference value of the sugar content or acidity specific to the fruit, the concentration ratio of the fruit juice can be obtained.

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention may further contain an acidulant. Specific examples of acidulants include adipic acid, citric acid, sodium citrate (trisodium citrate, etc.), gluconodeltalactone, gluconic acid, potassium gluconate, sodium gluconate, succinic acid, monosodium succinate, and succinate. disodium acid, sodium acetate, DL-tartaric acid, L-tartaric acid, DL-sodium tartrate, sodium L-tartrate, carbon dioxide, lactic acid, sodium lactate, glacial acetic acid, fumaric acid, monosodium fumarate, DL-malic acid, DL - Sodium malate, phosphoric acid and salts thereof (potassium salt, sodium salt). Acidulants can also be used as pH adjusters. These sour agents may be used singly or in combination of two or more.

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention preferably has an acidity of 0.10 to 0.80 g/100 mL, more preferably 0.20 to 0.60 g/100 mL. For example, acidity can be adjusted by adding an acidulant as described above.
The acidity indicates the acidity converted to citric acid, and is calculated based on the acidity measurement method stipulated in page 8 of the National Tax Agency prescribed analysis method (2007 National Tax Agency Instruction No. 6), total acid (free acid). be.
Specifically, acidity can be measured by the following method.
Accurately weigh 1 to 50 ml of the sample and dilute it with water as appropriate. This is titrated with a 0.1 mol/L sodium hydroxide solution, the end point is 8.2 with a pH meter, and the titration is calculated according to the following formula.
(Formula 1): Acidity (%) = A x f x 100/W x 0.0064 (for citric acid acidity)
A: Titration volume (ml) with 0.1 mol/L sodium hydroxide solution
f: titer of 0.1 mol/L sodium hydroxide solution W: sample weight (g)
In Equation 1, "0.0064" is "weight (g) of anhydrous citric acid corresponding to 1 ml of 0.1 mol/L sodium hydroxide solution".

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention may further contain sweeteners. Sweeteners include, for example, fructose, sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, glucose, maltose, sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, sugar alcohols, oligosaccharides, honey, starch syrup, stevia powder, stevia extract, luokan fruit powder, luokan fruit extract licorice powder, licorice extract, Somatococcus danieli seed powder, and Somatococcus danieli seed extract; and artificial sweeteners such as acesulfame potassium, sucralose, neotame, aspartame, and saccharin. These sweeteners may be used singly or in combination of two or more.

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention can be exemplified by having a sugar content of 3.0° Bx or more, but provides an alcoholic beverage that emphasizes the refreshing sourness and freshness of lemon and does not impair the ease of drinking. From the point of view, the sugar content is preferably 12.0°Bx or less.
As used herein, the sugar content is the Brix value, which is a soluble solid measured at 20° C. using a refractometer or sugar refractometer (for example, digital refractometer Rx-5000 (manufactured by Atago Co., Ltd.)). Point to quantity.

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention preferably contains distilled liquor, and more preferably contains a single-distillation alcohol-containing liquid. etc.) is more preferable.
As used herein, the term “single distillation alcohol-containing liquid” means a liquid obtained by distilling (single distillation) an alcohol-containing substance obtained by alcoholic fermentation such as brewed liquor with a single distillation machine, and other than shochu. , Distilled alcohol other than shochu (eg, whiskey, brandy, spirits) is also included.

In addition, the single-distillation alcohol-containing liquid usually contains fusel oil in addition to ethyl alcohol, and preferably contains an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, more than n-propyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, and isoamyl alcohol. Further preferred is one containing an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of:

When the alcoholic beverage of the present invention contains a single distillation alcohol-containing liquid containing alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, the alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms contained in the alcoholic beverage of the present invention described above contains single distillation alcohol. Those contained in the liquid also correspond. Therefore, in the alcoholic beverage of the present invention, the alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms may be used alone, or may be used in the form of a mixture with other components such as a single distillation alcohol-containing liquid. or you can use them together.

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention preferably has an alcohol concentration of 3 v/v% or more, and the upper limit is 15 v/v% or less. More preferably, the alcoholic beverage of the present invention has an alcohol concentration of 4 to 10 v/v%.
As used herein, the alcohol concentration is expressed as a percentage of the volume of ethyl alcohol contained in the alcoholic beverage relative to the volume of the alcoholic beverage as a whole, and is expressed as "v/v%".

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention may be a sparkling beverage or a non-sparkling beverage, but is preferably a carbonated alcoholic beverage containing carbon dioxide.

The pH of the alcoholic beverage of the present invention can be appropriately set according to its type, and the pH is adjusted, for example, in the range of 2.5 to 5.0.

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention contains drinking water, and can appropriately contain pigments, flavorings, and the like depending on the type of alcoholic beverage. In addition, the alcoholic beverage of the present invention may further contain pH adjusters (sodium bicarbonate, etc.), vitamins, peptides, amino acids, water-soluble dietary fibers, antioxidants, stabilizers, emulsifiers, etc. in the food field as necessary. Commonly used raw materials and food additives may be used.

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention can be provided as a packaged beverage. Examples of containers include, but are not limited to, bottles, cans, barrels, plastic containers, paper containers, and the like.

The alcoholic beverage of the present invention can be produced by a conventional method. In the method for producing an alcoholic beverage of the present invention, the alcoholic beverage contains 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. including letting In the method for producing an alcoholic beverage of the present invention, the timing of adding 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and the alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms is not particularly limited, and they can be added independently at any timing. For example, it may be added together or separately at any time during the production process of alcoholic beverages, and after production of alcoholic beverages, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and / or carbon atoms of 3 to 5 when drinking Alcohol may be added.

For example, the alcoholic beverage of the present invention can be prepared by mixing various ingredients appropriately selected according to the type thereof, and adding carbon dioxide gas to the obtained mixed liquid as necessary. Here, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms may be mixed together with other components, or may be added after addition of carbon dioxide gas. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural and alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms can be added independently at any timing. Carbon dioxide gas can be dissolved in the mixed liquid by directly adding carbon dioxide gas, for example, but carbonated water may be added to the mixed liquid. Further, after the components are mixed or the carbon dioxide gas is added, filtration may be performed to remove insoluble matters. After that, by filling and sealing a container, an alcoholic beverage can be produced as a packaged beverage.

EXAMPLES The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to examples, but the present invention is not limited to the following examples. In addition, sensory test 1. to sensory test7. Since these tests were conducted on different days, the evaluation results may differ slightly even for the same formula.

Sensory test 1.
<Preparation example of alcoholic beverage>
An alcoholic beverage was prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 and designated as Control Beverage A. In addition, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and isoamyl alcohol were added to the alcoholic beverages prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 so that the concentrations shown in Table 2 were obtained to prepare test beverages 1 to 4. .
The prepared control and test beverages had an alcohol content of 8 v/v %, a carbon dioxide pressure of 2.3 GV, an acidity of 0.35 g/100 mL, and a sugar content of 9.0° Bx.
It has been confirmed that the raw materials shown in the basic recipe in Table 1 do not contain 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and alcohols with 3 to 5 carbon atoms.

<Evaluation of test beverage>
For the control drink A and the test drinks 1 to 4, three trained panelists evaluated the "fresh lemon aroma", "sour stimulus", "mellowness of taste" and "overall deliciousness". Evaluation was performed according to the following evaluation scale. Table 3 shows the panelists' average scores and comments.
In addition, similar samples were tasted in advance among the panelists, and the scales for each evaluation item were adjusted through discussion.

<Rating scale>
(fresh lemon scent)
Evaluation was made on a 5-point scale from 1 to 5, with a score of 3 if the lemon flavor was the same as that of the control drink. In the case of 1 point, almost no scent of lemon can be sensed, and the higher the number, the stronger the fresh scent of lemon.
(sour stimulus)
Evaluation was made on a 5-point scale from 1 to 5, with 3 points indicating the same level of sour stimulus as compared to the control beverage. In the case of 1 point, almost no unpleasant stimulation of sourness is felt, and the higher the number, the stronger the unpleasant stimulation of sourness.
(Mellow taste)
Evaluation was made on a 5-point scale from 1 to 5, with 3 points indicating that the mellowness of the taste was comparable to that of the control beverage. A higher value indicates a milder taste.
(Overall deliciousness)
Evaluation was made on a 5-point scale from 1 to 5, with 3 points indicating that the drink tasted equally good as compared to the control drink. The higher the numerical value, the more delicious the drink overall.

Table 3 shows the evaluation results when the concentration of isoamyl alcohol was fixed at 1.5 ppm and the concentration of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was varied within the range of 0.2 to 100 ppm.
It can be seen that all the test beverages were able to enhance the mellowness of the taste and suppress the sourness stimulus. When the concentration of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was 100 ppm, a peculiar flavor was sensed, and the evaluation of overall deliciousness tended to decrease.

Sensory test2.
<Preparation example of alcoholic beverage>
An alcoholic beverage was prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 and designated as Control Beverage B. In addition, test beverages 5 to 9 were prepared by adding 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and isoamyl alcohol to the alcoholic beverages prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 to the concentrations shown in Table 4. .
The prepared control and test beverages had an alcohol content of 8 v/v %, a carbon dioxide pressure of 2.3 GV, an acidity of 0.35 g/100 mL, and a sugar content of 9.0° Bx.

<Evaluation of test beverage>
The control beverage B and the test beverages 5 to 9 were subjected to sensory evaluation in the same manner as in the sensory test 1 described above. Table 5 shows the panelists' average scores and comments.

Table 5 shows the evaluation results when the concentration of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was fixed at 2 ppm and the concentration of isoamyl alcohol was changed within the range of 1.5 to 500 ppm.
It can be seen that all the test beverages were able to enhance the mellowness of the taste and suppress the sourness stimulus. When the concentration of isoamyl alcohol was 50 ppm or more, the flavor derived from isoamyl alcohol was felt, and the evaluation of overall deliciousness tended to decrease.

Sensory test3.
<Preparation example of alcoholic beverage>
An alcoholic beverage was prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 and designated as Control Beverage C. In addition, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and isoamyl alcohol were added to the alcoholic beverages prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 so that the concentrations shown in Table 6 were obtained to prepare test beverages 10 to 14. .
The prepared control and test beverages had an alcohol content of 8 v/v %, a carbon dioxide pressure of 2.3 GV, an acidity of 0.35 g/100 mL, and a sugar content of 9.0° Bx.

<Evaluation of test beverage>
Sensory evaluation was performed on Control Beverage C and Test Beverages 10 to 14 in the same manner as in Sensory Test 1 described above. Table 7 shows the average scores and comments of the panelists, and Table 8 shows the scores of each panelist.

Tables 7 and 8 show the evaluation results when the concentration of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was fixed at 0.05 ppm and the concentration of isoamyl alcohol was changed within the range of 0.05 to 15 ppm. It can be seen that all the test beverages were able to enhance the mellowness of the taste and suppress the sourness stimulus.

Sensory test4.
<Preparation example of alcoholic beverage>
An alcoholic beverage was prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 and designated as Control Beverage D. In addition, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and isoamyl alcohol were added to the alcoholic beverages prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 to the concentrations shown in Table 9 to prepare test beverages 15 to 19. .
The prepared control and test beverages had an alcohol content of 8 v/v %, a carbon dioxide pressure of 2.3 GV, an acidity of 0.35 g/100 mL, and a sugar content of 9.0° Bx.

<Evaluation of test beverage>
Sensory evaluation was performed on Control Beverage D and Test Beverages 15 to 19 in the same manner as in Sensory Test 1 described above. Table 10 shows the average scores and comments of the panelists, and Table 11 shows the scores of each panelist.

Tables 10 and 11 show the evaluation results when the concentration of isoamyl alcohol was fixed at 0.05 ppm and the concentration of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was changed within the range of 0.05 to 30 ppm. It can be seen that all the test beverages were able to enhance the mellowness of the taste and suppress the sourness stimulus.

Sensory test5.
<Preparation example of alcoholic beverage>
An alcoholic beverage was prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 and designated as Control Beverage E. In addition, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and isoamyl alcohol were added to the alcoholic beverages prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 to the concentrations shown in Table 12 to prepare test beverages 20 to 23. .
The prepared control and test beverages had an alcohol content of 8 v/v %, a carbon dioxide pressure of 2.3 GV, an acidity of 0.35 g/100 mL, and a sugar content of 9.0° Bx.

<Evaluation of test beverage>
Sensory evaluation was performed on Control Beverage E and Test Beverages 20 to 23 in the same manner as in Sensory Test 1 described above. Table 13 shows the average scores and comments of the panelists, and Table 14 shows the scores of each panelist.

Tables 13 and 14 show the evaluation results when the concentration of isoamyl alcohol was fixed at 15 ppm and the concentration of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was changed within the range of 0.05 to 30 ppm. It can be seen that all the test beverages were able to enhance the mellowness of the taste and suppress the sourness stimulus.

Sensory test6.
<Preparation example of alcoholic beverage>
An alcoholic beverage was prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 and designated as Control Beverage F. In addition, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and isoamyl alcohol were added to the alcoholic beverages prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 to the concentrations shown in Table 15 to prepare test beverages 24 to 26. .
The prepared control and test beverages had an alcohol content of 8 v/v %, a carbon dioxide pressure of 2.3 GV, an acidity of 0.35 g/100 mL, and a sugar content of 9.0° Bx.

<Evaluation of test beverage>
Sensory evaluation was performed on Control Beverage F and Test Beverages 24 to 26 in the same manner as in Sensory Test 1 described above. Table 16 shows the average scores and comments of the panelists, and Table 17 shows the scores of each panelist.

Tables 16 and 17 show the evaluation results when the concentration of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was fixed at 15 ppm and the concentration of isoamyl alcohol was changed within the range of 0.2 to 10 ppm. It can be seen that all the test beverages were able to enhance the mellowness of the taste and suppress the sourness stimulus.

Sensory test7.
<Preparation example of alcoholic beverage>
An alcoholic beverage prepared according to the basic recipe shown in Table 1 contains 0.50 v / v% barley shochu (manufactured by Nikka Whiskey, containing isoamyl alcohol) and a sugar heat-treated product (manufactured by Ikeda Tohka Kogyo, 5-hydroxymethyl Furfural-containing) 0.005 w/v% was further added to prepare Test Beverage 27.
The prepared test beverage was a lemon flavored alcoholic beverage containing 1.5 ppm isoamyl alcohol and 1.2 ppm 5-hydroxymethylfurfural.
When a trained panelist tasted the drink, it was confirmed that it was a lemon-flavored alcoholic beverage with a good taste feeling, in which unpleasant sour stimulus was suppressed and the mellowness of the taste was enhanced.

Claims (13)

An alcoholic beverage containing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. The alcoholic beverage according to claim 1, containing 0.05 to 20 ppm of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. The alcoholic beverage according to claim 1 or 2, containing 0.05 to 15 ppm of alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. The alcoholic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms is at least one selected from the group consisting of n-propyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol and isoamyl alcohol. The alcoholic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is a lemon-flavored alcoholic beverage. The alcoholic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 5, containing 1.0 w/v% or more of lemon juice. The alcoholic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which has an acidity of 0.10 to 0.80 g/100 mL. The alcoholic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 7, having a sugar content of 3.0°Bx or more. 9. The alcoholic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 8, containing a single-distillation alcohol-containing liquid. The alcoholic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the single-distillation alcohol-containing liquid is shochu or whiskey. The alcoholic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 10, having an alcohol concentration of 3 v/v% or more. The alcoholic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 11, which is a packaged alcoholic beverage. The method for producing an alcoholic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising adding 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and an alcohol having 3 to 5 carbon atoms to the alcoholic beverage.