摘要:
Disclosed is an antiseptic agent for food and drink, which comprises, as an effective ingredient, a pectin decomposition product having a molecular weight of 600 to 5000. This antiseptic agent is very effective for improving the preservability of food and drink. If at least one member selected from the group consisting of ethanol, glycine, sodium acetate, ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, glycerin fatty acid esters, sodium chloride and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid salts is used in combination with this antiseptic agent, its antifungal activity can further be enhanced.