DESCRIPTION

Tea Polyphenols from Green Tea, Decaffeinated occur as a pale yellow to light brown, odorless powder. It is extracted from unfermented leaves of Camellia sinensis using approved food-grade water and ethanol, and subsequently decaffeinated with ethanol. Tea Polyphenols from Green Tea, Decaffeinated is composed primarily of catechins, along with theaflavins, tannins, and other flavonoids. It also contains saccharides, organic acids, protein, and amino acids. It is soluble in water and in ethanol. Although not a requirement for this monograph, users interested in analyzing this ingredient for potential pesticide residues may use the informational method found in Pesticide Residues, Appendix XIII.