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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To have an α-glucosidase inhibitory action, to be highly safe to the human body, and to be excellent in heat resistance and taste quality. To provide a substance expected to be capable of preventing obesity and diabetes by suppressing a rapid rise and subsequent excessive secretion of insulin. SOLUTION: General formula (1) An α-glucosidase inhibitor comprising, as an active ingredient, a dihydrochalcone compound or eriodictyol represented by the formula: and foods and drinks comprising the α-glucosidase inhibitor as an active ingredient. [Selection diagram] None |