Evaluation on Gallic Acid, EGCG Contents and Antiradical Activity of Green Tea and Black Tea Extracts
Abstract
Objective: Tea is very well known and consumed beverage worldwide also cultivated widely. It is one of phytonutrients that has a protective role associated with its antioxidant activity. The aim of this article is to study the gallic acid, epigallocatechin gallate contents and antiradical activity of green tea and black tea extracts from Camellia sinensis cultivated in North Anatolia.
Material and Method: Gallic acid and epigallocatechin gallate contents were investigated in ethanol, methanol and water extracts of green tea and black tea by HPLC analysis and the antiradical activities were also examined for scavenging effect on DPPH and ABTS free radicals.
Result
and Discussion: In total 6 extracts, gallic acid contents were determined in the range
of 0.052-1.341 mg/100 ml and the value of EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) were
found between 0-19.54 mg/100ml. Water extract of green tea exhibited the best
antiradical activity on both DPPH and ABTS radicals. Green tea could be
evaluated as a good candidate for health prevention but it should be noted that
the harvesting method and manufacturing process, optimum conditions on brewing
time, the solvent used, chopping grade of tea leaves should also be taken into
consideration during formulating both phytonutrient and pharmaceutical grade
products.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Asli Can Agca
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0000-0002-5710-3479
Türkiye
Kadir Batçıoğlu
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0000-0001-6663-2287
Türkiye
Engin Şarer
This is me
0000-0001-6681-2309
Türkiye
Publication Date
January 31, 2020
Submission Date
November 8, 2019
Acceptance Date
November 25, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 44 Number: 1
Cited By
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Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi
https://doi.org/10.25092/baunfbed.893621