PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pH adjuster for foods and drinks which is effective in a small amount compared with conventional products, and does not ruin the flavor of foods and drinks.SOLUTION: There are provided a pH adjuster containing an orotic acid, a derivative of the orotic acid, or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, a pH adjustment method for foods and drinks which uses the pH adjuster, and foods and drinks less deteriorated in flavor even if containing the pH adjuster.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】従来品と比較して、少量で効果があり、かつ、飲食品の風味を損なわない飲食品用のpH調整剤を提供すること。【解決手段】オロト酸もしくはオロト酸の誘導体またはその塩を有効成分として含有することを特徴とするpH調整剤、該pH調整剤を用いる飲食品のpH調整方法、およびpH調整剤を含有していても風味低下の少ない飲食品。【選択図】なし
