Results for: Tannin
In Education

How do the reaction between tannins and proteins?

  There are three types of reactions postulated for the reaction between tannins (or rather Tannic acid) and proteins.   1. Tannic acid forms chemical bonds with basic … (MORE)
In Wine and Champagne

What is tannin?

Tannins are secondary metabolites of plants, non-nitrogenous, phenolic in nature. They have a property to tan animal skin to convert to leather or hide. Source : http://www… (MORE)
In Chemistry

Explain the function of tannins in plants?

Tannins are phenolic compounds found in many plant species. Tannins deter against animal consumption due to a bitter taste and/or toxic consequences upon injestion. Phenolics … (MORE)
In Food & Cooking

What foods contain tannin?

Foods that contain tannin include red wine, apple juice, apple  cider, pears and red-skinned apples. Some people are sensitive to  tannin and it can trigger migraines.
In Tea

Does Orange Pekoe tea have tannins?

  All tea from the Camilla Sinensis plant contains tannin. So Orange Pekoe, since it is a type of Ceylon tea, it does contain tannins. Tannin is that bitter flavor you get… (MORE)
In Food & Cooking

Does cola contain Tannin?

    Yes, it does.   The info found there:   Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy by Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons, Elizabeth M. Willi… (MORE)
In Food & Cooking

Does organic tea have tannins?

Yes, organic teas do have tannins. Tannins are naturally occurring  in many types of plant matter.
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In Food & Cooking

What is the function of tannin in avocado seeds?

tannins are secondary metabolites produced by plants to discourage herbivory. High doses of tannins interfere with an herbivores ability to digest food. fortunately, humans ar… (MORE)
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What are some other names for 'tannin'?

Tannin is a boy's name. Other names similar to Tannin would be Tannon, Tannen, Tannan and Tynnin. Tannis and Tannie also sounds very cute as a baby name.
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