PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a liquid seasoning containing novel polysaccharides as a quality improver.SOLUTION: The present invention provides: a liquid seasoning containing welan gum of 0.01-1 mass% a method for producing a liquid seasoning that includes adding welan gum of 0.01-1 mass% to a liquid seasoning a method for improving the shape retention of a liquid seasoning that includes adding welan gum of 0.01-1 mass% to a liquid seasoning and an agent for improving the shape retention of a liquid seasoning that contains welan gum.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2018,JPO&INPIT【課題】品質改良剤として新規の多糖類を含有する液状調味料の提供。【解決手段】ウェランガムを0.01~1質量%含有する液状調味料。液状調味料に対してウェランガムを0.01~1質量%添加する液状調味料の製造方法。液状調味料に対してウェランガムを0.01~1質量%添加する、液状調味料の保形性を向上する方法。ウェランガムを含有する、液状調味料用保形性向上剤。【選択図】なし