Black currant anthocyanin-containing compositions for foods comprising 1
to 25% by weight of black currant anthocyanin on the basis of solid
matters; a process for producing a black currant anthocyanin-containing
composition for foods characterized by purifying and concentrating black
currant juice employed as a starting material by using a charged reverse
osmosis membrane; functional foods and drinks characterized by containing
the above compositions for foods; and the above-described compositions
for foods and the above-described functional foods and drinks having an
effect of improving visual function, a function of improving blood
fluidity, and/or a function of lowering blood pressure. The conventional
black currant anthocyanin compositions have a low black currant
anthocyanin content, strong acidity and poor stability, which makes them
unsuitable as additives for foods and drinks. However, the production
process according to the present invention makes it possible to provide
black currant anthocyanin-containing compositions for foods which have a
high black currant anthocyanin content, an adequate acidity, and a high
stability and can be added to foods and drinks. Moreover, functional
foods and drinks containing these compositions, which have an effect of
improving visual function, a function of improving blood fluidity, or a
function of lowering blood pressure, can be provided.