PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an oral composition which has a reduced bitter or astringent taste of a bitter or astringent substance, and is transparent so as not deteriorate the appearance when being in a liquid form such as a dispersion liquid.SOLUTION: The oral composition contains: a water-insoluble material including the bitter or astringent substance such as an iso-&alpha acid, and a polyvalent metal salt such as ferric chloride and a dispersant such as water-soluble polymer including gelatin, gum arabic, etc.COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT【課題】苦味又は渋味物質による苦味または渋味が低減され、液体の形態、例えば分散液としたときに外観を損なわない透明性を有する経口用組成物を提供する。【解決手段】苦味又は渋味物質、例えばイソα酸と、多価金属塩、例えば塩化第二鉄と、を含む水不溶化物並びに、分散剤、例えばゼラチン又はアラビアガムなどの水溶性高分子、を含む経口用組成物。【選択図】なし