PRODUCTION METHOD OF CAPSINOID BY DEHYDRATING CONDENSATION, STABILIZING METHOD OF CAPSINOID, AND CAPSINOID COMPOSITION

摘要

In the production methods of capsinoid by esterification using an enzyme, a method of conveniently obtaining capsinoid in a high yield in a short time without using a dehydrating agent is provided. In addition, a method of stable preservation of produced capsinoid by purifying the obtained capsinoid under stable conditions is provided. A fatty acid represented by the formula (1) and a hydroxymethylphenol represented by the formula (2) are condensed without solvent or in a low-polar solvent, using an enzyme as a catalyst to give an ester compound represented by the formula (3). In addition, a fatty acid represented by the formula (4) is added to the ester compound represented by the formula (3) for stabilization, wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification.