abstract |
To provide a novel product derived from green tea and a novel use thereof.nProvided are: a method for producing a fermentation product derived from a green tea extract, said method being characterized by comprising fermenting the green tea extract using a koji mold; a koji fermentation product derived from a green tea extract; and a composition which comprises, as an active ingredient, the koji fermentation product derived from a green tea extract, preferably said composition being a medicinal composition or a food or beverage composition.nStill preferably, the aforesaid composition is a composition for promoting adiponectin production, a composition for preventing, ameliorating or treating obesity, a skin care composition or a composition for preventing, ameliorating or treating arteriosclerosis. |