JP4526467B2 - Nourishing tonic beverage - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a nourishing tonic beverage, and more particularly to a nourishing tonic beverage with a high content of arginine and enhanced nourishing tonic effect including recovery of male function.

  Alcohol has long been said to be the head of a hundred medicines, and when it is moderately enjoyed, it is a drink that promotes health and leads to a longer life. There is a so-called medicinal liquor that enhances the effect of this liquor. However, these liquors are mainly made by dissolving traditional Chinese herbal medicines and herbs in liquors and are effective in so-called nutritional tonic and physical constitution improvement, but are not necessarily based on modern nutritional aspects. It's hard to say.

  Therefore, it is meaningful to create a modern version of medicinal liquor that has a well-defined physiological function, contains nutrients, and has a clear effect. Among these, healthy alcoholic beverages that promote the blood flow improvement effect of alcohol and lead to increased energy are widely demanded.

  On the other hand, arginine attracts attention as a component that promotes blood flow improvement effect and leads to enhancement of vitality. For example, arginine-containing vitality improving agents, diet foods and beverages, and nourishing tonic foods as described in Patent Documents 1 to 4 Things are being developed. For example, beverages containing arginine as a main component are commercially available. Also, in the United States, powdered beverages containing 3 g of arginine per bag are commercially available, and by taking this beverage, blood flow improvement effects can be obtained remarkably, one kind of amino acid arginine tablet market was born. ing.

Patent Documents 5 to 7 disclose alcoholic beverages in which arginine is blended in an alcoholic beverage.
Japanese Patent No. 3232067 Japanese Patent No. 3018053 JP 2001-1887736 A JP 2004-242509 A JP 2001-37462 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-78740 JP-A-62-272966

  However, in the above-mentioned Patent Documents 1 to 4 for the energy improving agent, diet or nourishing tonic food and drink, arginine has a unique raw odor and bitterness, so the amount of the composition is limited in terms of palatability such as flavor when ingested And cannot be made into a beverage containing a higher content of arginine. Moreover, it is not an alcoholic drink, and is not intended to have a synergistic effect with alcohol to improve blood flow.

  Moreover, what was disclosed by patent documents 5-7 was developed paying attention to arginine as a nutrient ingredient of yeast at the time of fermenting malt and honey in the manufacturing method of beer and happoshu, It is not intended to improve the blood flow or increase the energy.

  Therefore, the development of nourishing tonic beverages that increase the content of arginine and enhance the energy enhancement and nourishing tonic effect including recovery of male function and that can be eaten deliciously, especially the synergistic effect with alcohol as a blood flow improvement. It has been demanded.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a nourishing tonic drink with excellent nourishing taste and bitterness that arginine does not feel the nourishing tonic effect including blood flow improving effect and energetic enhancement greatly enhanced. There is.

  As a result of earnestly examining the above problems, the present inventor has found that by blending citrus oil, it is possible to suppress the unique raw flavor and bitterness of arginine even if the content of arginine is high, and to complete the present invention. It came.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A nourishing tonic beverage comprising arginine and citrus oil.

  According to the present invention, the strong and refreshing fragrance of citrus oil, such as limonene and the like, and the bitter components peculiar to citrus fruits such as naringin and lemon contained in grapefruit, give the raw odor of seafood of arginine. Make it hard to feel and make the bitter taste pleasant. For this reason, even if the content of arginine is high, the unique savory flavor and bitterness of arginine are suppressed, and the palatability is excellent. Further, by increasing the content of arginine, the following nourishing tonic effect by arginine is enhanced.

  Arginine acts as the only in vivo precursor of vasodilator nitric oxide (NO). Ingestion of arginine produces NO, which is a neurotransmitter, in the body. When NO is produced, nitric oxide synthase is activated by binding NO to the heme component of guanylate cyclase. Thereby, cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) is synthesized from guanosine triphosphate, cGMP is increased in the peripheral blood vessel, and a command to dilate the peripheral blood vessel is issued. Since this cGMP decreases the calcium concentration in the smooth muscle cells, the relaxation of the smooth muscle proceeds with the increase in the cGMP concentration, and the blood capillaries are expanded to increase the blood flow (the body of this NO). Elucidation of its role as a transmitter was reported in a 1992 Nobel Prize-winning study). Therefore, it prevents arteriosclerosis and removes active oxygen, thereby preventing and improving aging diseases (including lifestyle-related diseases) such as arteriosclerosis, hypertension, dementia, osteoporosis, gastric ulcer, and liver damage. Moreover, since the blood flow of the penile artery increases, the male erection defect (impotence) caused by the insufficient blood flow to the penis is eliminated, and the energy is enhanced.

  Citrus oil is an essential oil extracted from citrus fruits such as grapefruit. For blending with beverages, this citrus oil is adsorbed on the pulp of citrus juice such as grapefruit and dispersed. It is preferable to blend in the form of aroma fruit juice or emulsified fragrance emulsified with an emulsifier. As citrus oils, in addition to essential oils extracted from natural products, fragrance components of citrus fruit juice are analyzed to reveal characteristic fragrance components, and these fragrance components are synthesized by chemical means and formulated. The synthetic fragrance | flavor obtained by doing may be sufficient.

  (2) The nourishing tonic beverage according to (1), wherein 10 g or more of arginine is contained per liter of beverage.

  By drinking the nourishing tonic beverage of the present invention, a high content of arginine can be ingested, so that the effects of nourishing tonic and enhancement of energy are further enhanced.

  In addition, arginine is taken about 5g daily from protein in daily life, so in order to experience the blood flow improvement and nourishing tonic effect remarkably, about 3g per drink or more It is desirable that it is contained so that the amount can be ingested. Therefore, by containing 10 g or more, preferably 10-30 g per liter of beverage, the above amount of arginine can be ingested with a single drink.

  (3) The nourishing tonic beverage according to (1) or (2), wherein the citrus oil is contained in a range of 0.03 g to 0.4 g per liter of beverage.

  (4) The nourishing tonic beverage according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the citrus oil is aroma juice.

  According to the present invention, the sweetness of the aroma juice increases the sweetness of the beverage and enhances the taste, so that the flavor of arginine such as the raw odor and bitterness can be made inconspicuous. Here, the aroma juice means a fruit juice containing about 1% of a citrus oil component. By mixing about 1% of a citrus oil with a citrus juice containing pulp, the oil is homogenized. Is a fruit juice with a stable citrus flavor that does not cause floating of the oil obtained by being finely divided and adsorbed to the pulp in the juice and uniformly dispersed, and is a powerful and refreshing citrus oil The scent is enhanced. Therefore, the effect of masking the unique flavor and bitterness of arginine is high, and even if arginine is highly contained in the beverage, the palatability is excellent.

  (5) The nourishing tonic beverage according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the beverage further contains caffeine.

  Caffeine, like Viagra (Viagra ™ (sildenafil citrate)), inhibits cGMP-degrading enzyme (phosphodiesterase) and has a function of keeping cGMP concentration high, resulting in delaying blood vessel contraction. Become. This work is not as local and powerful as Viagra, but it has the same effect. Therefore, by further blending caffeine, as described above, arginine generates NO, increases blood flow by expanding blood vessels, and increases cGMP concentration produced by stimulation of NO. The smooth muscle relaxation action and the action of caffeine delaying the vasoconstriction significantly increase the blood flow of the penile corpus cavernosum, and with the recovery of male function, the energy is further enhanced, The effect will be sustained.

  (6) The nourishing tonic beverage according to (5), wherein the beverage further contains coenzyme Q10.

  Coenzyme Q10 is a nutrient that enhances the energy productivity of the body and is a source of energy, also known as ubiquinone or vitamin Q. This coenzyme Q10 decreases with aging and declines the ability to produce ATP, making it impossible to supply energy to the muscles. As a result, “feeling tired” can be felt. Is activated, and ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is efficiently produced, leading to an increase in stamina.

  Arginine is also converted into creatine in the arginine metabolic pathway and urea cycle, and this creatine is taken into the muscle, and the effect of coenzyme Q10 as a phosphate supply source to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) is used as creatine phosphate. Increase more.

  (7) The nourishing tonic beverage according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the beverage is an alcoholic beverage.

  By making an alcoholic beverage, it is possible to make it difficult to feel the raw odor of arginine. In addition, the synergistic effect of the blood flow improvement by alcohol and the blood flow improvement by arginine further enhances the tonic effect of nourishment including recovery of male function.

  (8) The nourishing tonic beverage according to (7), wherein the alcoholic beverage is Chu-Hi.

  (9) A method of improving the flavor of arginine by adding citrus oil to a beverage containing arginine.

  According to the present invention, the unique flavor and bitterness of arginine can be masked with the strong and refreshing scent of citrus oil and the bitterness of grapefruit to make the taste favorable.

  The nourishing tonic beverage of the present invention contains arginine as high as 10 g / l or more, and also contains citrus oil, so that the nourishing tonic effect including recovery of male function is enhanced, and the citrus type The raw odor and bitterness of arginine are suppressed by the oil, and the palatability is excellent.

  Also, by blending citrus oils as aroma juices dispersed in grapefruit and other fruit juices, the sweetness of the juice increases the sweetness of the beverage and increases the taste, so the flavor of arginine's raw odor and bitterness etc. Can be inconspicuous and easy to drink.

  Furthermore, by adding caffeine and coenzyme Q10 together, the tonic effect of nourishment including recovery of male function can be further enhanced, the stamina can be improved, and the effect can be sustained.

  The nourishing tonic beverage of the present invention contains a high content of arginine and citrus oil. Furthermore, it preferably contains caffeine or coenzyme Q10.

  Arginine in the present invention is a semi-essential amino acid having 5-guanidino-2-aminovaleric acid shown in Chemical Formula 1. Arginine is preferably used in a physiologically active form called “L” form. Arginine may be a free amino acid or a salt form. The salt form may be arginine salts of organic acid salts such as mineral acid salts such as hydrochloride, sulfate and nitrate, acetate and citrate. This arginine is a natural protein from soybeans, nut pulp, etc., hydrolyzed with hydrochloric acid, etc. to obtain a mixture of L-arginine, then separated and purified to obtain arginine crystals, sugar or glucose as raw materials Cultivating microorganisms (arginine-producing bacteria) in a medium supplemented with inorganic nitrogen sources to accumulate arginine and other amino acids, and separating and purifying them to produce arginine crystals on an industrial scale For example, commercial products such as Ajinomoto Co. can be used as they are. Further, if necessary, a commercially available product can be re-purified by a known method and used.

  The arginine content in the nourishing tonic beverage of the present invention is about 3 g per time in order to experience blood flow improvement and nourishing tonic effect remarkably in relation to daily intake of 5 g from protein in daily life. It is preferable that the above can be taken. That is, although it changes with forms etc. to ingest, it is about 10-100g per 1l of drinks, More preferably, it contains 10-30g. If the amount is less than 10 g, the amount of intake per time is small, so that blood flow improvement and nourishing tonic effect cannot be obtained remarkably. On the other hand, if it exceeds 100 g, the seafood-like flavor and bitterness of arginine is too strong, and even if citrus oil described later is blended, the flavor and bitterness cannot be masked, so that the taste is inferior and difficult to drink.

  The citrus oil in the present invention is an oil component extracted from citrus fruits, and the citrus fruits include all those belonging to the citrus family and the citrus family, for example, grapefruit, lemon, lime, Sweety, Bungtan, Bumpeiyu, Yawata, Natsukan, Kanatsukan, Sweet orange, Iyokan, Yuzu, Sudachi, Kabosu, Wenzhou mandarin orange, Ponkan and the like can be mentioned. Among them, grapefruit is preferable in eliminating bitterness.

  In the present invention, examples of the oil component include the following. Oil component obtained by squeezing the peel of citrus fruits. Or the oil component obtained by collect | recovering free substances when concentrating the juice of citrus fruit. Furthermore, the thing which distilled, extracted, and fractionated these oil components is also included. Moreover, both an oil layer and an aqueous layer component correspond, and a fragrance | flavor, an aroma, an aromatic component, an essence, an aromatic component, an essential oil component, etc. are the same. As the final form of the oil component, there is no problem even if it is liquid, gel, capsule, powdered oil and aroma.

  As described above, the oil component includes oil obtained by squeezing the peel (peel oil), oil derived from concentrated juice obtained by concentrating straight juice obtained in the squeezing process, and fragrance components (essence oil, aroma). Although mainly included, those processed products are also included in the oil component of the citrus oil of the present invention. The main component of citrus oil is limonene, but the scent and bitter taste of limonene are particularly effective in improving the raw smell of arginine.

  The citrus oil content in the nourishing tonic beverage of the present invention is 0.03 g or more, more preferably 0.03 to 0.4 g, per 1 liter of beverage, although it depends on the content of arginine blended. If the amount is less than 0.03 g, the raw flavor and bitterness of arginine cannot be masked, resulting in poor palatability.

  Since the citrus oil is oil-soluble and separates and floats when blended as it is in a beverage, for example, it is preferably blended as an aroma juice containing about 1% citrus oil. In addition, by using aroma juice, the sweetness of the beverage is increased by the sweetness of the fruit juice and the taste becomes deeper, so the flavor of arginine such as the raw odor and bitterness can be made less noticeable. In addition, when mix | blending as an aroma fruit juice, it is preferable to add about 3-40g per 1l of drinks.

Here, the aroma juice is obtained by blending, for example, about 1% by mass of citrus oil with semi-clear juice such as citrus fruits containing pulp or turbid juice, and homogenizing it to uniformly disperse the oil in the juice. . As a result, the citrus oil is adsorbed to the pulp in the fruit juice and uniformly dispersed, and a stabilized flavor-enriched fruit juice that does not release the oil can be obtained. Here, homogenization means to disperse homogeneously in the liquid by mechanically crushing and refining the emulsion and particulate matter present in the liquid dispersion medium to suppress liquid separation (separation flotation, precipitation, etc.). It is performed by a homogenizer. This homogenizer is generally a high-pressure high-speed type such as a high-pressure homogenizer or a microfluidizer, a high-speed rotary type such as a homomixer or a colloid mill, a cavitation type such as an ultrasonic homogenizer or a continuous emulsion disperser, agitation such as propeller stirring or turbine stirring. Although a dispersion type etc. are mentioned, after stirring and homogenizing well with a high-speed homomixer, it is preferable to further finely pulverize with a high-pressure homogenizer. This homogenization depends on the type of homogenizer to be used. For example, after homogenizing with a high-speed homomixer at 3000 rpm for 15 minutes, the homogenizer is finer and homogenized with a high-pressure homogenizer under a pressure of 250 kg / cm ^2. It can be carried out.

  In addition, in order to mix | blend citrus-type oil with a drink, the emulsification fragrance | flavor obtained by emulsifying citrus-type oil with an emulsifier etc. may be sufficient besides mix | blending as said aroma juice. This emulsifying fragrance is an emulsifier such as arabic gum solution which is a vegetable natural gum-like solution, or modified starch, sucrose fatty acid ester, glycerin fatty acid ester, polyglycerin fatty acid ester as usual. It is obtained by emulsifying with a homomixer, colloid mill, high-pressure homogenizer or the like using a surfactant or the like.

  The nourishing tonic beverage of the present invention may further contain caffeine in an amount of 10 to 1000 mg, more preferably about 100 to 500 mg, per liter of beverage. By containing caffeine, an enzyme (phosphodiesterase) that degrades cGMP is inhibited, and the cGMP concentration can be kept high, so that the blood vessel contraction is delayed. As a result, arginine increases blood flow in the blood vessel, smooth muscle relaxation by increasing cGMP concentration produced by NO stimulation, and delays blood vessel contraction by caffeine, thereby reducing blood flow in the cavernous corpus cavernosum. The increase will be remarkably obtained, and with the recovery of male function, the energy will be enhanced and the effect will be sustained. In addition, when the content of caffeine is less than 10 mg, it does not contribute effectively to the inhibition of the enzyme (phosphodiesterase) that degrades cGMP. Moreover, when it exceeds 1000 mg, the bitter taste of caffeine will become strong and palatability will be inferior.

  Caffeine in the present invention is a kind of purine alkaloid having a purine ring, and is contained in coffee, cola, green tea, black tea, guarana, cocoa, and the like. A food concentrate having a high in content, or synthetic caffeine can be used. The natural extracted caffeine includes, for example, a natural food additive tea element (manufactured by Shiratori Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., purity of 98.5% or more) extracted from caffeine-less coffee residue or nonstandard tea.

  The nourishing tonic beverage of the present invention may further contain about 30 to 1000 mg, more preferably about 90 to 300 mg of coenzyme Q10 with respect to 1 liter of beverage. By containing this coenzyme Q10, the ability to produce ATP is activated, and ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is efficiently produced, leading to an increase in stamina.

  Arginine is also converted into creatine in the arginine metabolic pathway and urea cycle, and this creatine is taken into the muscle, and the effect of coenzyme Q10 as a phosphate supply source to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) is used as creatine phosphate. Increase more.

  In order to add Coenzyme Q10 to a beverage, it is preferable to use Coenzyme Q10 as a water-soluble composition prepared by emulsifying and dispersing it in a water-soluble substance solution in the presence of an organic acid. In this water-soluble composition, the average particle size of the emulsified and dispersed particles is 5 μm or less, preferably 1 μm or less.

  The water-soluble substance used for dispersion / emulsification of coenzyme Q10 can form a protective colloid to disperse / emulsify coenzyme Q10 into fine particles and maintain a uniform and stable emulsion. Such water-soluble substances are derived from plants such as agar, gelatin, xanthan gum, gum arabic, casein, dextrin, carmellose sodium (CMC sodium), D-mannitol, pullulan, corn fiber, starch, gura gum and pectin. Examples include water-soluble polysaccharides and synthetic polymer materials such as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and at least one water-soluble material selected from these materials is used. Among these water-soluble substances, gum arabic is a natural plant-derived substance having unique functionality, and is particularly preferable because it maintains a relatively low viscosity and fluid solution state even as a high concentration aqueous solution.

  The organic acid is, for example, citric acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, gluconic acid, malic acid and / or tartaric acid, preferably malic acid, tartaric acid or a mixture thereof.

  When preparing a water-soluble composition containing coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q10, which is a fat-soluble drug, is previously melted and dispersed and emulsified in a water-soluble substance in the presence of an organic acid to form an emulsion of fine particles. . For this reason, it is preferable to prepare an aqueous solution of a water-soluble substance, that is, an aqueous protective colloid solution, and preheat it. By introducing coenzyme Q10 heated and melted in advance into this protective colloid solution and then finely dispersing and emulsifying it to a desired average particle size using a known means such as a high-pressure homogenizer, it is uniform and fine. Emulsions can be formed. These steps are carried out at a temperature above the melting point of Coenzyme Q10, for example about 45-90 ° C, preferably 50-70 ° C. Alternatively, coenzyme Q10 powder may be directly added and dispersed in an aqueous protective colloid solution preheated (about 45 to 90 ° C., preferably 50 to 70 ° C.), melted in the solution, and then emulsified. This method is preferable because the workability is improved and the loss of raw materials can be suppressed.

  The nourishing tonic beverage of the present invention includes the active ingredients and beverage materials (including fruit juice and jelly), milk components, carbonic acid, diluents, or sweeteners, proteins such as sugars and fats, citric acid, etc. Provided by preparing soft drinks, carbonated drinks, fruit juice drinks, alcoholic drinks, etc. mixed with one or more selected from acidulants, sugar raw materials, vitamins, minerals, etc., and canned drinks, bottle drinks, etc. Is done. Among them, it is preferable to use an alcoholic beverage because the blood flow improving effect by alcohol is synergistic with the blood flow improving effect by arginine, and the tonic effect including recovery of male function is further enhanced.

  Further, the alcoholic beverage is preferably a chu-hi made by dividing shochu by carbonated water, fruit juice, sweetener, etc., but it may also be a cocktail or sour. Further, those having an alcohol content of about 3 to 10% are preferred. Here, Chuhai is a beverage made by dividing shochu by fruit juice and carbonic acid, and cocktails are based on high-alcohol distilled spirits such as whiskey, brandy, gin, and vodka, and include liqueurs, syrups, fruit juices, and fragrances. Sour is a type of cocktail made by adding ice and adding sour. A sour drink is made by adding juice such as lemon and lime to whiskey and gin.

  EXAMPLES Hereinafter, although an Example demonstrates this invention more concretely, this invention is not limited to these Examples.

<Example 1>
95% brewing alcohol 54 ml, 55% fructose glucose liquid sugar 100 g, arginine 30 g (manufactured by Ajinomoto Co.), caffeine 500 mg (manufactured by Shiratori Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), coenzyme Q10 emulsifier (10% solution) 3 g (manufactured by Nisshin Pharma), Water was added to 4 g of citric acid, 20 g of grapefruit aroma juice, and 3 ml of grapefruit fragrance to prepare 1000 ml, and mixed by a known means to prepare an alcoholic beverage. Subsequently, the prepared alcoholic beverage was packed in a 100 ml bottle to obtain a nourishing tonic alcoholic beverage containing a bottle, which was used for drinking.

  The resulting nourishing tonic alcoholic beverage contains 5% alcohol, 3 g arginine, 50 mg caffeine, and 30 mg coenzyme Q10 per bottle (100 ml). Moreover, the bitterness and fresh smell of arginine were not felt.

<Example 2>
95% brewing alcohol 54ml, 55% fructose glucose liquid sugar 100g, arginine 10g (Ajinomoto Co.), caffeine 0.3g, coenzyme Q10 emulsifier (10% solution) 1g (Nisshin Pharma Co., Ltd.), citric acid 4g, Water was added to 10 g of grapefruit aroma juice and 2 ml of grapefruit flavor to prepare 1000 ml, and mixed by a known means to contain carbon dioxide gas to prepare an alcoholic beverage. Subsequently, the prepared alcoholic beverage was packed in a 350 ml can to obtain a canned nourishing tonic alcoholic carbonated beverage, which was used for drinking.

  The resulting nourishing tonic alcoholic carbonated beverage contains 5% alcohol, 3.5 g arginine, 105 mg caffeine, and 35 mg coenzyme Q10 per can (350 ml). Moreover, the bitterness and fresh smell of arginine were not felt.

<Example 3>
95% brewing alcohol 76ml, 55% fructose glucose liquid sugar 50g, arginine 10g (manufactured by Ajinomoto Co., Inc.), citric acid 3g, lemon aroma juice 5ml, lemon fragrance 2ml, water is added to prepare 1000ml and mixed by known means An alcoholic beverage was prepared by adding carbon dioxide. Subsequently, the prepared alcoholic beverage was packed in a 350 ml can to obtain a canned nourishing tonic alcoholic carbonated beverage, which was used for drinking.

  The resulting nourishing tonic alcohol carbonated beverage contains 7% alcohol and 3.5 g arginine per can (350 ml). The bitterness and fresh smell of arginine were not felt.

<Comparative Example 1>
Water was added to 140 g of 55% fructose-glucose liquid sugar, 10 g of arginine (manufactured by Ajinomoto Co., Inc.), 3 g of citric acid, and 2 ml of apple fragrance to prepare 1000 ml, mixed by a known means, and mixed with carbon dioxide to prepare a beverage. Next, this prepared beverage was packed in a 350 ml can to make a canned nourishing tonic carbonated beverage, which was used for drinking.

  The obtained nourishing tonic carbonated drink contained 3.5 g of arginine per 1 can (350 ml), but the bitterness and raw odor of arginine did not disappear. This is because a masking technique using citrus oil was not used.

  Seven panelists randomly selected for age and gender were allowed to drink each of the nourishing tonic alcoholic beverages and nourishing tonic alcohol carbonated beverages of Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Example 1, and the sensuality of flavor and ease of drinking Evaluation was performed. The results are shown in Table 1.

As shown in Table 1, all the panelists evaluated Examples 1 to 3 that did not exhibit a raw odor or bitterness, had a good flavor, and were easy to drink. In addition, immediately after drinking, the feeling of fatigue was reduced, blood flow was improved, the body was warmed up, and it was felt that wellness came out. On the other hand, about the comparative example 1, all the panelists exhibited raw smell and bitterness, the aftertaste was bad, and it was evaluation that it was hard to drink.

Claims (8)

A nourishing tonic beverage containing arginine and citrus oil , wherein the citrus oil is blended as an aroma juice .   The nourishing tonic beverage according to claim 1, wherein the arginine is contained in an amount of 10 g or more per 1 liter of beverage.   The nourishing tonic beverage according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the citrus oil is contained in a range of 0.03 g to 0.4 g per liter of beverage. The nourishing tonic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the beverage further contains caffeine. The nourishing tonic beverage according to claim 4 , wherein the beverage further contains coenzyme Q10. The nourishing tonic beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the beverage is an alcoholic beverage. The nourishing tonic drink according to claim 6 , wherein the alcoholic drink is Chuhai. A method for improving the flavor of arginine by adding citrus oil as aroma juice to a beverage containing arginine.