The present invention herein provides antibacterial zeolite particles
whose ion-exchangeable ions have completely or partially been replaced
with silver ions and zinc ions, wherein the ratio (A/B) of the silver ion
concentration (A) to the zinc ion concentration (B) in the antibacterial
zeolite particles increases in the direction along the depth of each
zeolite particle. The antibacterial zeolite particles show excellent
discoloration-resistant characteristics, while maintaining their
excellent antibacterial activities. Accordingly, the antibacterial
zeolite particles can suitably be applied to all sorts of products that
are required to have antibacterial properties.