To provide an edible composition for intestinal bacteria which ameliorates intestinal flora (intestinal bacterial flora) and promotes the diversity thereof so as to contribute to human health. A composition comprising: a natural dietary fiber component, said natural dietary fiber component being eatable by intestinal flora and having preferable taste and flavor so that humans can take the same continuously; and hot water-extracts (dead cells) of Enterococcus faecalis AD101(FERM P-20739), Lactobacillus reuteri AD302 (FERM P-20741) and Lactobacillus acidophilus AD206. The composition preferably comprises, as a main component, a powdery or granular product obtained by homogeneously mixing an extract of Cichorium intybus with other dietary fibers such as fruits.
