Epicatechin Gallate (ECG)
Epicatechin Gallate (ECG) — second most abundant green tea catechin. Antimicrobial with dental health benefits.
基本情報
- 化学式
- C₂₂H₁₈O₁₀
- 1杯あたりの典型的な量
- 12.00 mg
説明
A gallated catechin that contributes significantly to tea's astringent taste. ECG is the second most abundant catechin in green tea after EGCG. During oxidation, ECG is partially converted into theaflavins that give black tea its characteristic color and briskness. ECG has demonstrated strong antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and its galloyl group enhances binding affinity to proteins and cell membranes.
健康効果
Strong antioxidant activity, antimicrobial properties against oral bacteria, supports dental health, contributes to tea's protective effect on digestive tract lining.