Naturally Occurring Astringent Compounds

Authors

  • J. Čopíková Department of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • Z. Wimmer Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, Isotope Laboratory, Prague | Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • O. Lapčík Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • L. Cahlíková Department of Pharmaceutical Botany and Ecology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University in Prague, Hradec Králové
  • L. Opletal Department of Pharmaceutical Botany and Ecology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University in Prague, Hradec Králové
  • J. Moravcová Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • P. Drašar Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague

Keywords:

natural substance, bitter, astringent, dietary supplement, renewable resources

Abstract

A brief survey of the naturally occurring astringent compounds aims to show the importance of this group of renewable materials to contribute to the knowledge of the biodiversity of secondary metabolites that can be utilized among others, in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. The beauty and biodiversity of this group of mostly secondary metabolites are illustrated. The article is also aimed as teaching tool for teachers and students.

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Published

2014-11-15

How to Cite

Čopíková, J., Wimmer, Z., Lapčík, O., Cahlíková, L., Opletal, L., Moravcová, J., & Drašar, P. (2014). Naturally Occurring Astringent Compounds. Chemické Listy, 108(11), 1053–1057. Retrieved from http://w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/437

Issue

Vol. 108 No. 11 (2014)

Section

Articles