Description
Specification:
Appearance: Light yellow to yello brown powder
Odour & Taste: Characteristic
Chlorogenic acid (by HPLC): *0%, *5%, *0%
Total Chlorogenic acids: *0%, *0%, *0%
Loss on drying: NMT 5%
Bulk Density: 0.**0.8 gm/ml
Particle Size: *0Mesh
Heavy Metal: NMT *0ppm
Chlorogenic acid is a family of naturally occurring organic
compounds. These are esters of cinnamic acids and quinic acid. It
is an important biosynthetic intermediate. It also is one of the
phenols found in coffee, in the bamboo Phyllostachys edulis as well
as many other plants.This compound, long known as an antioxidant,
also slows the release of glucose into the bloodstream after a
meal.It is also an antioxidant and an inhibitor of the tumor
promoting activity of phorbol esters. Chlorogenic acid and caffeic
acid are antioxidants in vitro and might therefore contribute to
the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and cardiovascular
disease. It is claimed to have antiviral,antibacterial and
antifungal effects with relatively low toxicity and side effects,
alongside
properties that do not lead to antimicrobial resistance. Potential
uses are suggested in pharmaceuticals,foodstuffs, feed additives,
and cosmetics.Chlorogenic acid is marketed under the tradename
Svetol in Norway and the United Kingdom as a food active ingredient
used in coffee, chewing gum, and mints to promote weight
reduction.
