PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an iron absorption promoter capable of making a stable absorption of iron contents including non-hemoferrum, exhibiting such absorption effect in its small amounts.SOLUTION: The iron absorption promoter is provided, including, as active ingredient, pectin obtained by subjecting bean seed coat, especially soybean seed coat, to heat extraction in the presence of an acid or chelating agent.COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT【課題】非ヘム鉄等の鉄分を安定して吸収できる、少量で効果を発揮する鉄吸収促進剤の提供。【解決手段】豆類の種皮、特に大豆の種皮を酸又はキレート剤存在下で加熱抽出して得られるものであるペクチンを有効成分とする鉄吸収促進剤。【選択図】なし
