Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a composition having an anti-inflammatory action. The anti-inflammatory composition of the present invention comprises, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by the following Formula 1. In the following Formula 1, R1 represents hydrogen or a hydroxy group, and A represents a phenyl group optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group or a methyl group, or a cyclohexenyl group substituted with a hydroxyl group and a methylene group.

Abstract: A material which contains a lipophilic component having a pungent taste or flavor such as a spicy component (e.g., a capsaicin) and a bitter component (e.g., a turmeric extract), in which the pungent taste and/or flavor of the lipophilic component can be reduced effectively, and in which the separation among components contained therein is not caused; a method for producing the material; a composition such as a food, a beverage, a cosmetic and a medicine, which contains the material; and a liquid composition having such a form that the material is dispersed in water.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a material containing a saponin wherein the bitterness peculiar to saponin is effectively suppressed. According to the present invention, a saponin, a phytosterol and/or a phytosterol ester, and a cyclodextrin are mixed to form a complex, so as to suppress bitterness. The complex of the present invention can be formed in the presence of water by mixing a saponin, a phytosterol and/or a phytosterol ester, and a cyclodextrin. The complex of the present invention can be contained in a composition such as a food or beverage.

Abstract: Disclosed are a starting material, and a manufacturing method therefor, which starting material contains a lipophilic component with flavors or odors typical of pungent components, such as capsaicin, and bitter components, such as turmeric extract, and which is able to effectively suppress the taste and/or odor of the lipophilic component, while also not causing the ingredients to separate. Also disclosed is a composition for food and drink, cosmetics, and medicine, etc., to which this starting material is added. Further disclosed is a liquid composition in a form in which said starting material is dispersed in water. Provided is a complex that contains a lipophilic component, a substance (A) selected from a group comprising plant sterols, ?-oryzanol, isoflavone, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, and combinations thereof, and cyclodextrin. Also provided is a composition to which the complex has been added.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preventing decomposition/deterioration of a lipophilic component due to interaction with water, or due to interaction with light, enzymes, oxygen, or heat in the presence of water. The method for preventing decomposition/deterioration of the lipophilic component in the presence of water is characterized in that a complex comprising a lipophilic component, a phytosterol ester, and a cyclodextrin is formed, and the aforementioned lipophilic component is preserved in the form of said complex in the presence of water.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a material which contains a lipophilic component having a pungent taste or flavor such as a spicy component (e.g., a capsaicin) and a bitter component (e.g., a turmeric extract), in which the pungent taste and/or flavor of the lipophilic component can be reduced effectively, and in which the separation among components contained therein is not caused; a method for producing the material; a composition such as a food, a beverage, a cosmetic and a medicine, which contains the material; and a liquid composition having such a form that the material is dispersed in water.