The present invention provides a deodorizing composition containing as an active ingredient thereof a natural plant extract with high safety, which can be used for foods without any anxiety concerning safety in use and shows a high deodorizing effect even in a weakly acidic condition, and foods and drinks containing such a composition. The deodorizing composition comprises a plant of the genus Rubus of the family Rosaceae, laccase and an acid.本發明係提供一種含有對食品而言可安心使用的安全性高的天然植物萃取物作為有效成分之消臭組成物，即使在弱酸性條件下仍具有高的消臭效果之消臭組成物及飲食品。本發明之消臭組成物，其特徵為含有薔薇科懸鉤子屬(Rubus)植物、蟲漆酶(laccase)及酸。
