To obtain a new composition having an activity for adjusting an intestinal action.

This composition having the activity for adjusting the intestinal action is obtained by fermenting a plant body containing at least 1 kind selected from the group consisting of capsaicin and capsaicinoide like substances. The composition has at least 1 kind of the activity for adjusting the intestinal action selected from an excretion-improving action and intestinal environment-improving action, wherein the intestinal environment-improving action is to increase or activate useful bacteria living in the intestine other than the bacteria used for the fermentation. The composition is also excellent in aroma and taste.