Theaflavin (TF) and its derivatives, known collectively as theaflavins, are antioxidant polyphenols that are formed from the condensation of flavan-3-ols in tea leaves during the enzymatic oxidation (fermentation) of black tea. Theaflavin-3-gallate, theaflavin-3`-gallate, theaflavin-3-3`-digallate are the principle of theaflavins. Theaflavins ar.....
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(from the article `tea`) ...a series of chemical reactions. The most important is the oxidation by polyphenol oxidase of some polyphenols into compounds that combine with ...
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A substance formed when green tea is fermented to make black tea. It is being studied in the treatment of cancer and other conditions, such as high cholesterol. It is a type of antioxidant.
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