Abstract: An information processing method implemented by a computer includes: executing a generation processing that includes generating a first mini-batch by performing data extension processing on learning data and processing to generate a second mini-batch without performing the data extension processing on the learning data; and executing a learning processing by using a neural network, the learning processing being configured to perform first learning by using the first mini-batch, and then perform second learning by using the second mini-batch.

Abstract: Novel crystalline maltosyl glucoside is obtained by crystallizing maltosyl glucoside from a maltosyl glucoside solution, prepared by exposing either an aqueous solution containing trehalose and an .alpha.-glucosyl saccharide or an aqueous solution containing a reducing partial starch hydrolysate to the action of a saccharide-transferring enzyme. The crystalline maltosyl glucoside has non-hygroscopicity, non-reducibility, superior solubility, less fermentability, and other properties of stabilizing oligopeptides and biologically-substances as well as preventing retrogradation of amylaceous substances. These features render it very useful in various compositions including foods, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and shaped bodies.