Selective determination of aluminum bound with tannin in tea infusion

Anal Sci. 2005 Aug;21(8):1005-8. doi: 10.2116/analsci.21.1005.

Abstract

In this study, an analytical method for indirect measurement of Al bound with tannin in tea infusion was studied. This method utilizes the ability of the tannins to precipitate with protein. Separation conditions were investigated using model solutions. This method is uncomplicated, inexpensive and suitable for real samples. About 34% of the total Al in brew extracted from commercially available teas was bound to condensed and hydrolyzable tannins.

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum / chemistry*
  • Flavonoids / chemistry
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Phenols / chemistry
  • Polyphenols
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine / chemistry
  • Tannins / chemistry*
  • Tea / chemistry*

Substances

  • Flavonoids
  • Phenols
  • Polyphenols
  • Tannins
  • Tea
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine
  • Aluminum