| abstract |
An object of the present invention is to provide a method for reducing aliphatic aldehydes, which are flavor-inhibiting substances in foods and beverages, by safe means for use in foods and beverages and cosmetics. [Solution] Bacterial strains that degrade aliphatic aldehydes but not vanillin are selected, and the form of cells or immobilized cells, or cell extracts, immobilized enzymes, or fat purified from these bacteria Aliphatic aldehydes contained in foods, saliva and the like can be removed by adding them in the form of a family aldehyde-degrading enzyme preparation or taking them as they are. [Selection figure] None |