PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for improving yield upon the heating of meat, an agent for improving yield upon the heating of meat, a method for producing meat having improved meat quality, and a meat internal quantity improving agent.SOLUTION: Provided is a method for improving yield upon the heating of meat, and also provided is a method for producing meat having improved internal quality. In these methods, meat is added with isomaltulose. Also provided is an agent for improving yield upon the heating of meat, and also provided is a meat internal quality improving agent. These agents include isomaltulose.COPYRIGHT: (C)2016,JPO&INPIT