The present invention provides a method for producing isoquercitrin,
.alpha.-glycosylisoquercitrin, and rhamnose, the method comprising a step
of naringin-degrading enzyme treatment during the isoquercitrin
production from rutin in the presence of an edible component, such as
gelatin, wheat gluten, chitosan, lecithin, a glycerol fatty acid ester,
xanthan gum, carrageenan, sodium chondroitin sulfate, casein,
enzymatically decomposed gelatin, sodium alginate, konjac extract, gellan
gum, guar gum, soybean protein, agar, pectin, yeast extract, egg-white
peptide, cluster dextrin, gum arabic, arginine, sodium metaphosphate,
karaya gum, locust bean gum, sodium pyrophosphate, glucosamine, chitin,
sodium glutamate, dextrin, trehalose, or a grain-based food ingredients.
According to the present invention, isoquercitrin and
.alpha.-glycosylisoquercitrin, which are of use as antioxidants,
anti-fading agents, flavor change inhibitors, etc., can be produced in
enhanced yields.