Influence of Steep Time on Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Black, Green, Rooibos, and Herbal Teas
Potential health benefits of tea consumption are often attributed to the antioxidant activity of polyphenols. Whether steep time, often variable in a real-life situation, makes a biological difference in terms of polyphenol content and antioxidant activity is uncertain. The study objective was to ch...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-07-01
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Series: | Beverages |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/2/3/17 |