PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To produce a GABA (γ-Aminobutyric Acid)-containing composition by effectively utilizing date residue.SOLUTION: A method for producing a GABA-containing composition includes the steps of: adding water to date residue and then further adding at least glutamic acid and vinegar thereto, to obtain a treatment stock solution and inoculating the treatment stock solution with Lactobacillus brevis to ferment the treatment stock solution.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2COPYRIGHT: (C)2019,JPO&INPIT【課題】デーツの残渣を有効活用することにより、GABA含有組成物を製造する。【解決手段】デーツの残渣に加水した後に、少なくともグルタミン酸及び酢を添加して処理原液を得る工程と、処理原液にラクトバチルス・ブレビスを接種して発酵させる工程とを含む。【選択図】図2