A liquid composition obtained by extracting, in a solvent, a citrus peel having a notch interval of 0.5 to 5.0 mm in a solvent, and containing the citrus fragrance component and bitter component, the liquid composition A container-packed beverage obtained by mixing with a beverage raw material, a citrus peel having a notch interval of 0.5 to 5.0 mm is extracted in a solvent, and the citrus aroma and bitter components are contained. The manufacturing method of a liquid composition including the process of preparing a liquid composition. The food / beverage products using the liquid composition of the present invention have a “freshness” and “freshness” of citrus fruits, and can provide a new taste as a favorite product.０．５～５．０ｍｍの切れ込み間隔を表面に有する柑橘類の果皮部を溶媒中で抽出して得られ、前記柑橘類の芳香成分と苦味成分を含有してなる液体組成物、前記液体組成物を飲料用原料と混合して得られる容器詰めの飲料、０．５～５．０ｍｍの切れ込み間隔を表面に有する柑橘類の果皮部を溶媒中で抽出し、前記柑橘類の芳香成分と苦味成分を含有する液体組成物を調製する工程を含む液体組成物の製造方法。本発明の液体組成物を用いた飲食品は、柑橘類の「すっきりさ」及び「フレッシュさ」を有するものであり、嗜好品として新たなテイストを提供できる。
