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Catechin

Catechin is a flavonoid, a type of plant polyphenol, found in tea, cocoa, apples and grapes.

How much is in a drink?

USDA lists individual compounds separately. The amounts below refer only to (+)-catechin, not total catechins, using 100 g of prepared drink for comparison. 1

Brewed black tea

1.51 mg100 gPrepared with tap water; database mean. 1

Cocoa mix drink

0.74 mg100 gPowdered cocoa mix prepared with water; database mean. 1

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