Product overview
Theaflavins is an antioxidant ingredient evaluated for oxidative-stability and shelf-life support in suitable formulations. It is commonly evaluated for Tea-polyphenol formulations, Nutraceutical products, Functional beverage development. Supply for food, feed or healthcare use requires the appropriate grade, specification and destination-market compliance review.
Function & Usage
- Protect Against Oxidation
Provide tea-derived polyphenol antioxidant activity for functional beverage and nutraceutical development. Typical uses: Tea-polyphenol formulations, Nutraceutical products, Functional beverage development.
- Standardize Botanical Extracts
Supplies a standardized botanical matrix whose identity, extraction process and marker assay are selected for the intended formulation. Typical uses: Tea-polyphenol formulations, Nutraceutical products, Functional beverage development.
- Build Botanical Antioxidant & Polyphenol Systems
Provides plant-derived polyphenols or related marker compounds for antioxidant, color-stability or functional-formulation development. Typical uses: Tea-polyphenol formulations, Nutraceutical products, Functional beverage development.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Food & Nutrition
- Subcategory:
- Food Antioxidants
- CAS No.:
- 4670-05-7 (theaflavin marker; extract composition varies)
- Form:
- Orange-red to brown powder / Standardized extract
- Content / Grade:
- Standardized tea extract; total theaflavins 20%, 40%, 60% or 80%
- Applications:
- Tea-polyphenol formulations, Nutraceutical products, Functional beverage development, Antioxidant research and formulation
- Hazard / Transport:
- Commercial extracts are mixtures and their hazard profile depends on composition. ChemicalBook lists purified theaflavin as harmful if swallowed; use the supplied extract SDS for handling and transport.
- Storage:
- Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry and dark place. Protect from heat, moisture, oxygen and direct light; refrigerated storage may apply to high-purity reference grades.