PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new technology that is for masking the unpleasant odor of a seasoning.SOLUTION: Provided is an unpleasant odor reducing agent containing 4-hydroxy-2-ethyl-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2017,JPO&INPIT【課題】調味料の不快臭をマスキングするための、新たな技術を提供すること。【解決手段】4-ヒドロキシ-2-エチル-5-メチル-3(2H)-フラノンを含有する、不快臭軽減剤。【選択図】なし