UMAMI ENHANCING COMPOSITION, FLAVORING OR EXTRACT, PRODUCTION METHOD FOR UMAMI ENHANCING COMPOSITION, PRODUCTION METHOD FOR FLAVORING OR EXTRACT, AND UMAMI ENHANCING METHOD FOR FOOD

摘要

Provided is an edible material having an excellent umami enhancing effect. The present invention is an umami enhancing composition having a carotenoid decomposition product as an active component. The umami enhancing composition can be prepared using a production method which includes a step for adding carotenoid to edible oil and fat, and a step for decomposing the carotenoid in said edible oil and fat. The carotenoid decomposition product is preferably one or more decomposition products selected from the group consisting of carotene and xanthophyll. The umami enhancing composition is appropriate for use as a food material for producing a flavoring or an extract, or enhancing umami in food.