Abstract: The present invention provides foods and beverages comprising a combination of two or more digestion-resistant components. This invention also provides an agent for producing hydrogen gas in the large intestine, the agent comprising a combination of two or more digestion-resistant components. The foods and beverages or the agent for producing H2 in the large intestine according to this invention can induce sustained production of large amounts of hydrogen gas by intestinal bacteria of more human individuals.

Abstract: A transparent lactic acid bacteria drink, which is a fermentation product obtained by allowing kefir fungi to ferment a milk material under forced supply of an oxygen-containing gas, comprises a casein protein-free whey component as the major component together with 3 to 20% of nonfat milk solids and 0.1 to 1.5% of ethanol, is disclosed. This lactic acid bacteria drink can be produced by a process which comprises allowing kefir fungi to ferment a milk material under forced supply of an oxygen-containing gas, removing a precipitate including casein protein and then sterilizing the supernatant by filtering or pasteurizing the same by heating.

Abstract: To produce food possessing a meat-like texture with the texture, taste, and appearance similar to animal meat, bean curds (tofu and processed tofu) are used as raw material, and dehydrated to a water content of 60-70.1% before extruding from a food extruder.