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(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Even if infants and young children have been prepared as foods and confectionery with active ingredients that have excellent antibacterial activity against bacteria causing caries and periodontal disease and that are extremely safe for the human body. (EN) Provided are food and confectionery compositions that can be continuously taken with peace of mind for the purpose of preventing tooth decay and periodontal disease. [Structure] An extract obtained from a plant of the genus Muraya is used as an essential component. As a Muraya genus plant aya koenigii Spreng), Guretsu (Murraya paniculata Jack) Can be illustrated. Further, it is desirable that the active ingredient contains a compound such as isomahanine, mahanine, and murayanol. |