Effect of Guava Powder Addition on Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) Content of Green Tea and Its Antioxidant Activity

• Main Authors: Hanifah Ridha Rabbani (Author), Djoko Agus Purwanto (Author), Isnaeni Isnaeni (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Background: Tea (Camelia sinensis) contains polyphenols including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which is acknowledged to have strong antioxidant properties. However, its stability is strongly influenced by environment. In a neutral and alkaline environment, EGCG could undergo degradation and lose...