Catechin (C)
Catechin (C) — stable parent compound of tea's catechin family. Antimicrobial with cardiovascular benefits.
त्वरित तथ्य
- रासायनिक सूत्र
- C₁₅H₁₄O₆
- प्रति कप सामान्य मात्रा
- 4.00 mg
विवरण
The simplest flavan-3-ol and the parent compound of tea's catechin family. While less abundant than EGCG or EGC in green tea, catechin (C) is one of the most stable catechins and persists through oxidation processing. It contributes a mild, pleasant astringency and has demonstrated antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Together with its isomer epicatechin (EC), it forms the building blocks that polymerize into the more complex theaflavins and thearubigins during black tea production.
स्वास्थ्य लाभ
Antioxidant protection, antimicrobial activity especially against oral pathogens, supports cardiovascular health, precursor to theaflavins in oxidized teas.