<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide powdered preparation for food having food preserving effect and decreased in acidity. <;P>;SOLUTION: The powdered preparation for food includes sodium acetate, succinic acid, organic acid alkaline salt, and organic acid neutral salt, and has &ge;4 and <;7 acidity at fumaric acid conversion. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT