A composition containing a swelling agent is provided, which less burdens
the stomach and intestine even after excessive intake. A food,
anti-obesity agent and constipation alleviator each containing the
composition is also provided.
[Means for Solution] A composition comprises a swelling agent composed of
a water-soluble polysaccharide swellable in Japanese Pharmacopoeia first
fluid or Japanese Pharmacopoeia second fluid and water; and a swell
inhibitor operative to control the swell of the swelling agent. The
swelling agent and the swell inhibitor are mixed in the state of
solution, unified and then dried.