Tricetinidin
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Tricetinidin is a intense red-colored chemical compound belonging to the 3-deoxyanthocyanidin
s. It can be found in black tea
infusions. Tricetinidin, in tea, would be a product of the oxidative degallation
of epigallocatechin gallate
(EGCG).
3-Deoxyanthocyanidin
The 3-Deoxyanthocyanidins and their glycosides are molecules with an anthocyanidins backbone lacking an hydroxyl group on carbon 3....
s. It can be found in black tea
Black tea
Black tea is a variety of tea that is more oxidized than the oolong, green, and white varieties.All four varieties are made from leaves of the shrub Camellia sinensis. Black tea is generally stronger in flavor and contains more caffeine than the less oxidized teas. Two principal varieties of the...
infusions. Tricetinidin, in tea, would be a product of the oxidative degallation
Gallic acid
Gallic acid is a trihydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid, a type of organic acid, also known as 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid, found in gallnuts, sumac, witch hazel, tea leaves, oak bark, and other plants. The chemical formula is C6H23COOH. Gallic acid is found both free and as part of...
of epigallocatechin gallate
Epigallocatechin gallate
Epigallocatechin gallate , also known as epigallocatechin 3-gallate, is the ester of epigallocatechin and gallic acid, and is a type of catechin....
(EGCG).