PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for remedying the unpleasant odor (milk odor and fermentation odor) unique to fermented milk and the unsmooth aftertaste, and a fermented milk having better taste and flavor produced by the method.SOLUTION: Raw material for lactic fermentation of cow milk includes 3.5 to 14 mass% rare sugar-containing syrup in terms of solid content. Consequently the unpleasant odor unique to fermented milk and the unsmooth aftertaste can be remedied. In addition, a fermented milk having rich taste and natural sweetness, with excellent total balance between flavor and taste, can be provided.COPYRIGHT: (C)2014,JPO&INPIT【課題】 発酵乳の独特の不快臭(乳臭さ、発酵臭)や後味のキレの悪さを改善する方法、及び該方法により味質と風味に優れた発酵乳を提供すること。【解決手段】 牛乳乳酸発酵の原料中に希少糖含有シロップを固形分で3.5~14質量%含有させることにより、発酵乳にみられる独特の不快臭や後味のキレの悪さが改善されだけでなく、コク味や自然な甘味が付与された、風味と味質のトータルバランスに優れた発酵乳を提供することができる。【選択図】なし
