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Title:

Theaflavins

Value Proposition:

Enzymatic process for the production of tea theaflavins using tea catechins. Theaflavins are antioxidant and natural preservatives.

Summary Application:

Process for conversion of tea catechins in to black tea theaflavins using polyphenoloxidase enzyme, having application in physiological antioxidants, nutraceuticals, natural preservative, anti-microbial in food, health-care and cosmetic industries.

Advantages:

Products free from toxic chemicals/solvents

Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology[CSIR-IHBT]
:  director[at]ihbt[dot]res[dot]in
:91-1894-230411
:https://www.ihbt.res.in
Industrial Applications: Nutraceuticals [Drugs and Pharmaceuticals]
Patent(s): IN267630 US10131727
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