ANGIOTENSIN I CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITOR, AND FOOD MATERIAL AND FOOD PRODUCT HAVING ANTIHYPERTENSIVE ACTION

摘要

PPROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an effective utilization method of a mantle lobe of a scallop as unutilized marine resources, and to inexpensively provide an angiotensin I converting enzyme useful for prevention and amelioration of hypertension from a highly safe food product. PSOLUTION: The angiotensin I converting enzyme includes a protein hydrolyzate obtained by treating a mantle lobe of a scallop or a processed product thereof with a protease. Food materials and food products containing the inhibitor have an antihypertensive action and can be utilized for prevention and amelioration of hypertension. PCOPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT