Apple Polyphenols

Product Introduction

Apple polyphenols is a general term for polyphenols contained in apples. Polyphenols are widely found in fruits and vegetables. The polyphenol content of apples varies with maturity. The polyphenol content of unripe fruits is 10 times that of mature fruits. Therefore, it is advisable to use unripe fruit for the extraction of apple polyphenols. Crude apple polyphenols contain chlorogenic acid, catechin, epicatechin, apple condensed tannin, phlorizin, phloretin, anthocyanin, etc. Among them, condensed tannin accounts for about half of the total polyphenol.

Solute

Since the hydroxyl group contained in the apple polyphenol structure has a certain polarity, according to the principle of similar compatibility, water, low-carbon alcohol, ethyl acetate, acetone and other solvents are usually selected for extraction.

Product Character

Product Name: Apple polyphenols

Latin name: Malus pumila Mill.

Part used: Young fruit peel

Specification: 10%, 30%, 50% 70%

Appearance:brown to white fine powder

Test Method: UV

Application

Food process

Because apple polyphenols antioxidant effects, deodorant effects, preservation, fragrance preservation, color protection, and vitamin loss prevention, they can prevent food quality deterioration. It offen occurs in aquatic products processing, meat processing, The processing and manufacturing of bread, cakes, oils, oil-containing foods and refreshing beverages to extend shelf life.

Nutriceutical usage

Since apple polyphenols have a variety of health-care functions, such as preventing dental caries, preventing hypertension, preventing allergic reactions, anti-tumor, anti-mutation, blocking ultraviolet absorption and other physiological functions, they can be used in the manufacturing of health food and cosmetics.

In three different labs, scientists conducting initial investigations found that the use of apple polyphenols increased the life span of various species by 10 to 12%.

Since health conscious people today obtain a wide range of polyphenols such as green tea and grape seed extracts, a daily dose of 300 mg to 600 mg of apple polyphenols may be all that is needed to obtain desired benefits.