| abstract |
An object of the present invention is to provide an alcoholic beverage that has no hemolytic action and can reduce sickness and hangover caused by highly safe plant-derived materials. SOLUTION: A plant extract that improves alcohol metabolism was examined, and it was found that proanthocyanidins have an excellent alcohol metabolism improving action. Therefore, a pine bark extract containing proanthocyanidins, particularly pine bark extract, was added to alcohol, Furthermore, ascorbic acid can also be added to provide an alcoholic beverage that can reduce hangover and hangover. [Selection figure] None |