Abstract

It is intended to provide a novel antiviral agent having a high safety. Namely, an anti-influenza virus agent which contains hydroxytyrosol as the active ingredient is provided. The above-described anti-influenza virus agent is a highly useful one which also exhibits an effect on bird flu, is highly safe to humans and animals and can be taken as a food too.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/05 - Phenols
• A23L 1/30 - containing additives (A23L 1/308 takes precedence);;
• A61P 31/16 - Antivirals for RNA viruses for influenza or rhinoviruses

Abstract

Disclosed are: a shelflife-improving agent for a food, which has an excellent bacteriostatic effect, has no adverse influence on the taste or flavor of a food, and is particularly suitable for a prepared meat food; a food containing the shelflife-improving agent; and a method for improving the shelflife of a food by using the shelflife-improving agent. The shelflife-improving agent comprises an amino acid and at least one ingredient selected from trehalose and dextrin.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 3/3526 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen
• A23B 4/12 - Preserving with acidsAcid fermentation
• A23B 4/14 - Preserving with chemicals not covered by groups or
• A23B 4/22 - MicroorganismsEnzymes
• A23L 3/3508 - Organic compounds containing oxygen containing carboxyl groups
• A23L 3/3562 - Sugars; Derivatives thereof
• A23L 3/3571 - Microorganisms; Enzymes