Approximately 70 types of materials were answered in the first half of this year. The top was 30 votes, which was "lactic acid bacteria" following last year's survey. Interest in the intestinal flora remains high, and each company is developing lactic acid bacteria with its own characteristics. Evidence data is being accumulated, and product development of foods with functional claims is also active. Including "intestinal regulation", "reduction of body fat", "reduction of visceral fat", "maintenance of skin moisturization", "reduction of stress", "reduction of discomfort in eyes and nose", "improvement of sleep quality", etc. Functional foods are distributed. Last fall, a food with a functional claim that "helps maintain the immune function of healthy people" using plasma lactic acid bacteria as a functional ingredient appeared. Supplements, yogurt, chewable products, etc. are on sale and ar...