Composition and Content of Hydrolysable Tannins in Feijoa Leaves, <i>Acca sellowiana</i>
T. A. Krol,
D. N. Baleev,
V. I. Ossipov
Abstract:Introduction. Acca sellowiana, or feijoa belongs to the Myrtaceae family and it is an evergreen shrub or small tree 4–6 meters high. The phytochemical composition has been most thoroughly studied in the fruits of A. sellowiana. It has been shown that feijoa is rich in phenolic acids, hydrolysable and condensed tannins, steroidal saponins, and flavonoids. Hydrolysable tannins are known to have high biological activity.Aim. To study the composition and content of hydrolysable tannins in the leaves of A. sellowia… Show more
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