Abstract: A method of detecting a heat-resistant fungus, which has a step of identifying the heat-resistant fungus using the following nucleic acid (I) or (II): (I) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86, or a complementary sequence thereof; or (II) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence resulting from a deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several nucleotides in the nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86 and being capable of detecting the heat-resistant fungus, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a heat-resistant fungus, which has a step of identifying the heat-resistant fungus using the following nucleic acid (I) or (II): (I) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86, or a complementary sequence thereof; or (II) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence resulting from a deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several nucleotides in the nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86 and being capable of detecting the heat-resistant fungus, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a heat-resistant fungus, which has a step of identifying the heat-resistant fungus using the following nucleic acid (I) or (II): (I) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86, or a complementary sequence thereof; or (II) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence resulting from a deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several nucleotides in the nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86 and being capable of detecting the heat-resistant fungus, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a heat-resistant fungus, which has a step of identifying the heat-resistant fungus using the following nucleic acid (I) or (II): (I) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86, or a complementary sequence thereof; or (II) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence resulting from a deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several nucleotides in the nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86 and being capable of detecting the heat-resistant fungus, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a heat-resistant fungus, which has a step of identifying the heat-resistant fungus using the following nucleic acid (I) or (II): (I) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86, or a complementary sequence thereof; or (II) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence resulting from a deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several nucleotides in the nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86 and being capable of detecting the heat-resistant fungus, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a heat-resistant fungus, which has a step of identifying the heat-resistant fungus using the following nucleic acid (I) or (II): (I) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86, or a complementary sequence thereof; or (II) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence resulting from a deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several nucleotides in the nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86 and being capable of detecting the heat-resistant fungus, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting Paecilomyces variotii, containing identifying Paecilomyces variotii using a nucleic acid represented by the following nucleotide sequence (a) or (b): (a) a partial nucleotide sequence of a ?-tubulin gene set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 4 and 22 to 33, or a complementary sequence thereof; and (b) a nucleotide sequence which includes a nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 4 and 22 to 33 which has a deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several nucleotides and can be used for detecting Paecilomyces variotii, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a heat-resistant fungus, which has a step of identifying the heat-resistant fungus using the following nucleic acid (I) or (II): (I) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86, or a complementary sequence thereof; or (II) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence resulting from a deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several nucleotides in the nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86 and being capable of detecting the heat-resistant fungus, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a fungus belonging to genus Geosmithia, including identifying a fungus belonging to genus Geosmithia using a nucleic acid represented by the nucleotide sequence defined in the following (a) or (b): (a) a partial nucleotide sequence of ?-tubulin gene shown in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 3, or a complementary sequence thereof; (b) a nucleotide sequence including deletion, substitution, insertion or addition of one or several nucleotide(s) in the nucleotide sequence shown in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 3, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a fungus belonging to genus Geosmithia, including identifying a fungus belonging to genus Geosmithia using a nucleic acid represented by the nucleotide sequence defined in the following (a) or (b): (a) a partial nucleotide sequence of ?-tubulin gene shown in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 3, or a complementary sequence thereof; (b) a nucleotide sequence including deletion, substitution, insertion or addition of one or several nucleotide(s) in the nucleotide sequence shown in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 3, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a heat-resistant fungus, which has a step of identifying the heat-resistant fungus using the following nucleic acid (I) or (II): (I) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86, or a complementary sequence thereof; or (II) a nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence resulting from a deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several nucleotides in the nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 24 to 35 and 83 to 86 and being capable of detecting the heat-resistant fungus, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting Paecilomyces variotii, containing identifying Paecilomyces variotii using a nucleic acid represented by the following nucleotide sequence (a) or (b): (a) a partial nucleotide sequence of a ?-tubulin gene set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 4 and 22 to 33, or a complementary sequence thereof; and (b) a nucleotide sequence which includes a nucleotide sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 4 and 22 to 33 which has a deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several nucleotides and can be used for detecting Paecilomyces variotii, or a complementary sequence thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing bai tang soup with high emulsion stability and a method for improving the emulsion stability of baitang soup. In a method for producing baitang soup which comprises adding oil and fat to an aqueous phase obtained by separating an oily phase from a meat extract and mixing and emulsifying the mixture, baitang soup with improved emulsion stability can be provided by making the isoelectric point of 30 wt % or more of the proteins contained in the aqueous phase at least 1.5 lower than the pH of the baitang soup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a pork bone extract and a method for sterilizing a pork bone extract. Specifically, it relates to a method for producing a pork bone extract which comprises ultra high temperature (UHT) sterilization at a temperature of 130° C. or below, and a method for sterilizing a pork bone extract which comprises subjecting the pork bone extract to UHT sterilization at a temperature of 130° C. or below. According to the present invention, a pork bone extract with a little burnt odor which can be stored for a long period of time can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the preservation of a meat extract, which comprises a step for adding an emulsifier and a step for UHT sterilization, and also relates to a process for producing a meat extract, which comprises a step for adding an emulsifier and a step for UHT sterilization. The present invention also relates to a meat extract that is obtained by the process for producing thereof.

Abstract: Provided are a method for producing a protein-containing acidic food and drink that comprises processing a protein emulsion having a pH value that is higher than the isoelectric point of the protein in the emulsion at a high temperature to make the emulsion having a pH value that is lower than the isoelectric point of the protein; the protein-containing acidic food and drink produced in the method; protein-containing acidic food and drink containing protein, fat and oil, and water-soluble polysaccharide, in which the particles dispersed have a mean particle size of not greater than 15 &mgr;m; and a protein-containing acidic drink containing protein, fat and oil, and water-soluble polysaccharide, in which the particles dispersed have a mean particle size of not greater than 15 &mgr;m and/or having a viscosity not greater than 20 centipoises (cPs). The protein-containing acidic food and drink is smooth, tasteful, palatable and has good storage stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a whey mineral containing at least 0.8 g/kg or above of zinc and to a process for producing the same. The whey mineral of the present invention have good flavors and are useful in liquid formula, medical foods, nourishing reinforced foods, functional foods, seasonings, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing an L-amino acid which comprises culturing a microorganism belonging to the genus Escherichia, having resistance to 2-ketobutyric acid and ability to produce the L-amino acid in a medium until the L-amino acid is accumulated in the medium, and recovering the L-amino acid therefrom.