Green Tea Extract

Product Name: Green Tea Extract
Latin name: Gamellia sinensis O.Ktze
Plant part used: Leaves
Color: Yellow brown or red brown powder
Specification: 1% - 20% Caffeine
20% - 98% Tea Polyphenols UV
15% - 98% EGCG HPLC
5%~20% Theanine
Test Method: HPLC/ UV

Description：

Green tea, a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong teas and black teas.Green tea is native to China, but has been consumed and hailed for its health benefits for centuries globally.

Green tea extracts have been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine for a variety of uses.Green tea leaves are initially processed by soaking in an alcohol solution, which may be further concentrated to various levels; byproducts of the process are also packaged and used. Extracts may be sold in liquid, powder, capsule, or tablet form Decaffeinated versions are also available. Green tea extract supplements are accessible over the counter in various forms.

The cardinal antioxidative ingredient in the green tea extract is green tea catechins (GTC), which comprise four major epicatechin derivatives; namely, epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).Other components include three kinds of flavonoids, known as kaempferol, quercetin, and myricetin. Caffeine may be excluded in green tea extracts in order to avoid side-effects; caffeine-free green tea extract supplements are available nowadays.

What is EGCG?

EGCG is one of an important active ingredient in Tea leaves, it is a yellow brown to white fine powder or granular,Lots of

clinical practice and authoritative research labs have stated that EGCG as antioxidant properties is at least 100 times more

effective than Vitamin C and 25 times better than Vitamin E. It can be widely used in food and supplement, Skin care, Weight

control,etc.

Functions:

1.improved brain function.

2.Fat loss effect.

3.Protecting against cancer.

4.Lowering the risk of heart disease.

5.Help prevent type 2 diabetes.

6.Help prevent cardiovascular disease.

7. Anti-oxidant, resistance at free radical.

8. Prevent wrinkles, protect skin from acne and sun damage.

Application Filed：

1.Applied in food and additives field, as food or colorant.

2.Applied in health care product, as food supplement.

3.Applied in cosmetics and skin care field.

4.Applied in Pharmaceutical field, treat skin diseases,liver diseases, and inhibit influenza virus.