Investigation of the Effects of Biological Activity and Steeping Time of Four Different Black Teas Commercially Valuable in Turkey

TAŞKIN T., Levent M., ŞAHİN T.

Clinical and ExperimentalHealth Sciences, vol.9, pp.283-287, 2019 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.516099
  • Journal Name: Clinical and ExperimentalHealth Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.283-287
  • Keywords: Black teas, antioxidant, anticholinesterase, steeping time, ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY, GREEN, EXTRACTION, CATECHIN, LEAVES
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the phenolic, tannins contents and biological activities (antioxidant, anticholinesterase) of four different black teas commercially valuable in Turkey. Subsequently, to examine the effect of the steeping time on the chemical contents (phenolic and tannins contents) and biological activities of the samples.