PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide intestinal flora improving agents comprising a shell membrane-containing powder or an impalpable powder.SOLUTION: The present invention provides an intestinal flora improving agent which comprises a shell membrane-containing powder, particularly a shell membrane-containing impalpable powder having a volume mean particle diameter of 6 μm or less, or having a volume maximal particle diameter of 20 μm or less. The formulation comprising the intestinal flora improving agent can be utilized in various applications and forms, such as food additives, food and drinks, supplements, and pharmaceuticals.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1COPYRIGHT: (C)2018,JPO&INPIT【課題】卵殻膜含有粉末または微粉末を含む腸内フローラ改善剤を提供する。【解決手段】卵殻膜含有粉末、特に体積平均粒子径が6μm以下、または体積最大粒子径が20μm以下の卵殻膜含有微粉末を含む腸内フローラ改善剤。この腸内フローラ改善剤を含む製剤は、食品添加物、飲食品、サプリメント、医薬品等の様々な用途、形態で利用することができる。【選択図】図1