Tannin – tannin substance is an antioxidant. It can be found in many products such as plants, seeds, the rind of the fruit. Tannin makes the product’s astringent taste, by which this substance is quite recognizable. The feeling in the mouth is dry.
In medicine, tannin is used as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and styptic. It is used to remove toxins and salts of heavy metals from the body. Tannins strengthen blood vessels and contribute to better absorption of vitamin C. What products contain tannin?
Red wine
Tannins are found in the skins and seeds of grapes, and therefore, wine is a tart yet smooth taste. Tannin gives the wine properties not to spoil for a long time and inhibits oxidation processes. There is also tannin in oak barrels in which the wine is kept. A large amount of tannin is in the wine, like Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo.
Black tea
Green tea contains antioxidant cajetina that forms a certain type of tannin – thearubigin, which is also found in black tea during the oxidation process. There are also tannins in Apple cider and grape juice.
Chocolate and cocoa
Most of the tannin is in a chocolate liqueur – about 6 percent. In white and milk chocolate, this substance is much less than in the dark or black, and it is noticeable even to taste.
Legumes
Bean is a source of protein, minerals, and vitamins. Beans, peas, and lentils are foods that are low in fat and high in tannin. While in the dark, varieties of tannins are much more than the light.
Fruit
Tannins are found in the rind of the fruit. Getting rid of it, one can be freed from their use. Most of the tannins are in pomegranate, persimmon, apples, and berries – blueberries, blackberries, cherries, and cranberries.
Nuts
Tanin is contained only in fresh nuts – peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, cashews. However, if they soak for a long time, their tannins are greatly reduced.
In addition to these basic sources, tannins can be found in cereals, spices such as cloves, cinnamon, thyme, vanilla, some vegetables – rubhab, and pumpkin.
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