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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a material for improving a flavor by imparting a flavor, richness, volume feeling and richness like a high juice drink to a fruit-flavored fruitless drink or a fruit juice drink having a low fruit juice content. . SOLUTION: An astringency imparting agent comprising visenin-2 which is a trace component contained in fruit, an astringency imparting agent composition comprising visenin-2 in an effective amount, and vicenin-2 in an amount of 10 2 to 10. A flavoring agent characterized by containing 5 ppm. By adding these materials to foods and drinks, a refreshing astringency can be imparted, and as a result, foods and drinks with a more natural richness, volume and richness can be provided. [Selection figure] None |