Abstract: The present invention provides a salivator that is in a form for use in the mouth (a form for intraoral use), or in a form for use by oral administration (a form for oral administration). The salivator can be prepared by using enzymatically modified isoquercitrin, or a combination of enzyme-modified isoquercitrin and a thickening polysaccharide. The present invention further provides an additive that is useful for preparing an oral composition (a food or beverage, a pharmaceutical product for oral administration) (an additive for an oral composition) and that can impart at least one effect selected from the group consisting of a salivation-promoting effect, a deglutition-improving effect (swallowing-assisting effect), and a mastication-improving effect (chewing-assisting effect) to the oral composition. The additive can be prepared by using a combination of enzymatically modified isoquercitrin and a thickening polysaccharide.

Abstract: A composition for improving a vascular endothelial function contains enzyme-treated isoquercitrin. Furthermore, The composition can be provided in a food or a medication that contains the enzyme-treated isoquercitrin. Improving vascular endothelial function can result in adjustment of blood flow, vasodilation, improvement in blood pressure adjustment function, prevention of arteriosclerosis, or reduction of risk of arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a salivator that is in a form for use in the mouth (a form for intraoral use), or in a form for use by oral administration (a form for oral administration). The salivator can be prepared by using enzymatically modified isoquercitrin, or a combination of enzyme-modified isoquercitrin and a thickening polysaccharide. The present invention further provides an additive that is useful for preparing an oral composition (a food or beverage, a pharmaceutical product for oral administration) (an additive for an oral composition) and that can impart at least one effect selected from the group consisting of a salivation-promoting effect, a deglutition-improving effect (swallowing-assisting effect), and a mastication-improving effect (chewing-assisting effect) to the oral composition. The additive can be prepared by using a combination of enzymatically modified isoquercitrin and a thickening polysaccharide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a salivator that is in a form for use in the mouth (a form for intraoral use), or in a form for use by oral administration (a form for oral administration). The salivator can be prepared by using enzymatically modified isoquercitrin, or a combination of enzyme-modified isoquercitrin and a thickening polysaccharide. The present invention further provides an additive that is useful for preparing an oral composition (a food or beverage, a pharmaceutical product for oral administration)(an additive for an oral composition) and that can impart at least one effect selected from the group consisting of a salivation-promoting effect, a deglutition-improving effect (swallowing-assisting effect), and a mastication-improving effect (chewing-assisting effect) to the oral composition. The additive can be prepared by using a combination of enzymatically modified isoquercitrin and a thickening polysaccharide.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a chewing composition containing Coenzyme Q10 with improved release properties in the oral cavity. Another object is to provide a process for improving the release properties of Coenzyme Q10 in the oral cavity. Coenzyme Q10 is encapsulated in cyclodextrin, and the resulting inclusion complex is used as a Coenzyme Q10 component. The content of Coenzyme Q10 in the inclusion complex is preferably low. It is preferably 40 wt % or less, and more preferably 20 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant sterol-containing milk beverage with excellent quality retention and stability, in which the plant sterol remains emulsified stably during long-term storage. The plant sterol-containing milk beverage contains a plant sterol, a milk ingredient, and at least one emulsifier selected from (a) an organic acid monoglyceride and sodium caseinate, and (b) microcrystalline cellulose. The milk beverage may further contain at least one member selected from the group consisting of sucrose fatty acid esters, xanthan gum, native gellan gum, and carageenan.

Abstract: A method for producing a phytosterol/phytostanol-containing composition is provided that facilitates dispersion in-water of a phytosterol and/or phytostanol (phytosterol/phytostanol), which are difficult to dissolve in water, inhibits the occurrence of precipitation and coagulation (ring formation) for a long period of time even when incorporated in water, and can maintain a stable dispersed state.