[Latin Name] Camellia sinensis

[Plant Source] China

[Specifications]

Total tea polyphenols 40%-98%

Total catechins 20%-90%

EGCG 8%-60%

[Appearance] Yellow brown powder

[Plant Part Used] Green tea leaf

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is green tea extract]

Green tea is the second largest beverage demanded by consumers worldwide. Used in China and India for its medicinal effects. There are several compounds extracted from green tea including catechins which contain an enormous amount of hydroxyphenols that are easily oxidized, congregated and contracted, which explains its good anti-oxidation effect. Its anti-oxidation effect is 25-100 times as strong as those of vitamin C and E.

It is widely used in medicines, agriculture, and chemical and food industries. This extract prevents cardio-vascular disease, lowers the risk of cancer, and decreases blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as viruses. In the food industry, the anti-oxidation agent used for preserving food and cooking oils.

[Function]

1. Green tea extract can reduce blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids.

2. Green tea extract has the function of removing radicals and anti-aging.

3. Green tea extract can enhance the immune function and prevention of colds.

4. Green tea extract will anti-radiation,anti-cancer, inhibiting the increasing of cancer cell.

5. Green tea extract used to anti-bacterium, with the function of sterilization and deodorization.

[Application]

1.Applied in cosmetics field, Green tea extract owns the effect of anti-wrinkle and anti-Aging.

2.Applied in food field, Green tea extract is used as natural antioxidant, antistaling agent, and anti-fading agents.

3.Applied in pharmaceutical field, Green tea extract is used to prevent and cure cardiovascular disease, diabetes.

Learn to use the La Tourangelle Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil to make a delicious Italian Style Salsa Verde with Chef Anne Goffin.

1 bunch Parsley
1 tablespoon Capers (drained)
2 Anchovy Fillets
1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil
1/2 cup Grapeseed Oil
pinch Chili Powder or Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Salt and Pepper to taste

Roughly chop the parsley and discard the stems. Roughly chop the capers and anchovy fillets. Place chopped ingredients in a bowl and add the vinegar, oils, chili, salt and pepper. Stir, and serve over your favorite dish. (flavors will deepen if you let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes)

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Janet Sumner visits Foxcombe Hall to give a hand with the outdoor work to make space for nature at the Open University, Oxford.

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More about Breathing Places on OpenLearn https://www.open.ac.uk/openlearn/nature-environment/the-environment/environmental-studies/breathing-places-introduction

Articles by Dr Janet Sumner on OpenLearn https://www.open.ac.uk/openlearn/profiles/dr-janet-sumner

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