Abstract: A deodorizer comprises a hydrophilic solvent extract of fruit-bodies of champignon mushroom or powder of the extract as an effective component. The extract of champignon mushroom used as an effective component can be prepared by a method which comprises the step of immersing the mushroom in a hydrophilic solvent at a temperature ranging from 60.degree. to 1000.degree. C. for 15 minutes to 2 hours to perform extraction. The extract can further be treated to obtain the effective components in the form of powder.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 31, 1996
Date of Patent:
September 8, 1998
Assignees:
Ricom Corporation, Zeria Pharmaceuticals, Mitsui & Company Ltd.