PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of suppressing an acrid taste and or metallic taste of potassium chloride in food compositions including potassium chloride for the purpose of manufacturing low- or reduced-salt products in a safe and economical manner without compromising the palatability, and to provide an agent for suppressing the acrid taste and/or metallic taste derived from potassium chloride in the same method.SOLUTION: The agent contains a yeast-derived peptide containing composition as the active ingredient. The invention is also useful for salt reduction and for the treatment of diseases or conditions that are associated with excessive salt intake, as well as diseases or conditions that can be improved by reducing salt intake.COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT【課題】低塩又は減塩を目的として塩化カリウムを含む食品組成物おいて、おいしさを損なうことなく、安全かつ安価に、塩化カリウムのエグ味及び/又は金属味を抑制する方法、並びに該方法に供する塩化カリウム由来のエグ味及び/又は金属味の抑制剤の提供。【解決手段】酵母由来ペプチドを含有する組成物を有効成分とする。本発明は、減塩や、食塩摂取過多に関連する疾患又は状態、又は食塩を低減することにより改善される疾患又は状態の処置のためにも有用である。【選択図】なし
