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[Summary] [Problem] Ascidian (sea pods, Ascidian Halocynthia roretz) Provided is a method for producing dietary fiber from marine shells, including i), and a functional food containing dietary fiber produced by the method. The dietary fiber is manufactured by repeatedly extracting a seafood shell with a mixed solution of an oxidizing agent, an acid and water, washing the extracted seafood shell, and then immersing the shell in a basic solution. The method for producing the dietary fiber and the dietary fiber separated therefrom can be usefully used for the purpose of enhancing the viscosity of a food or processed product, improving the ability to retain water, and imparting physiological functions. |