FOOD THAT CONTAIN TANNINS

Tannins are naturally-occurring polyphenols present many foods. Tannins

are bitter, water-soluble plant polyphenols that are responsible for binding and
precipitating proteins. They are found in plants, barks, seeds, and fruit skins.
These ubiquitous plant substances are also responsible of imparting the
characteristic astringent taste that is found in many foods and beverages.
Although tannins can affect the digestibility of foods in animals, they are
generally considered safe for human consumption. In fact, the presences of
antioxidants in these foods are considered to promote human health, and prevent
number of diseases. They are also believed to have a beneficial effect on the
vascular system as they prevent arterial hardening. However, due to their proteinbinding ability, they are known to interfere with digestion and nutrition
absorption. Some people also associate these foods with migraines and other
headache triggers. There are many beverages that contain tannins, with the most
common sources being red wine and tea.
Wines, the tannins in wine are derived from the grape skin, seeds, and
stems. In fact, the presence of tannins is critical in the wine making process.
During the wine making process. During the wine making process, these tannins
or tannic acids undergo transformation and lend a softer, and full-bodied flavor to
the wine. They also help in preserving the wines, and prevent oxidation and
spoilage. Apart from grapes, tannins in wines re also derived from the oak barrels
in which these wine are aged. The tannins in oak enhance the smell and taste of
the wine. Some high tannin wines include: Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and
Tempranillo.
Tea, Black tea with its bitter, astringent flavor contains tannins. When the
catechism-antioxidants inherent in green tea-oxidize, they form a type of tannin
known as thearubigins in black tea. This does not mean that all black colored
substances in tea are tannins. Some teas, such as oolongs, are roasted to give them
typical dark color that resembles black tea.
One of the common food sources of tannins are chocolates and coco
powder. Chocolates liquor, which is the liquid form of chocolate with both cocoa
solids and cocoa butter, contains high levels of tannins-approximately 6%.
Products made of chocolate liquor contain high levels of tannins. Among
the different chocolate products, it has been found that milk and white chocolates
contain lesser tannins as compared to the dark chocolate variants.
The phenolic compounds in fruit impart the color and taste to the fruits.
The tannins in fruits are concentrated in the peel of the fruits. So, the
concentration of tannins in an apple with peel is much more than one without the
peel. Some fruits that contain tannins are:
Grapes
Apples

 Pomegranates
Berries (Blueberries, blackberries, cherries, cranberries, etc.)
Nuts that can be consumed raw, such as peanuts, walnuts, hazelnut, etc., have high
amounts of tannin. Nuts that are soaked in water do not have the astringent
mouth-puckering taste. This is because, when you soak the nuts, along with dust
and residu, the tannins from the skin of nuts are also washed away. Some of the
common nuts that contain high levels of tannins are:
Peanuts
Walnuts
Pecans
Cashew nuts
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QUESTIONS
1. Whats the meaning of tannins?
a. Bitter, water-soluble plant polyphenols that is responsible for
binding and precipitating proteins.
b. Responsible for the color of the flowers and the leaves during
autumn.
c. Naturally occurring polyphenols present in many foods.
d. A beneficial effect on the vascular system as they prevent arterial
hardening.
2. Where is the production of tannins process happened?
a. Plants and root
b. Leaf and fruit skins
c. Leaf, root and barks
d. Plants, seeds and fruit skins
3. The word unripe is closest meaning to?
a. Raw
b. Unrefined
c. Fresh
d. Ripe
4. What kind of the foods and beverage which has tannins process?
a. Red wine, black tea and cheese
b. Black tea, bread and chocolate
c. Cheese, yoghurt, and ice cream
d. Red wine, chocolate and rice
5. Where is the tannins in wine are derived?
a. Grape skin, seeds, and root
b. Root, seeds, and leaf
c. Seeds, grape skin, and stems
d. Stems, seeds, and branch
6. What is the process black colored substances in the tea, except tannins?
a. Boiled process
b. Roasted process
c. Fried process
d. Pounded process
7. Which is fruit that do not contain tannins?
a. Apple
b. Star fruit
c. Grape
d. Pomegranate
8. How to wash the tannins of nuts?
a. Only soak the nuts
b. Soak the nuts with sugar liquid
c. Spread out in the sun to dry
d. Soak the nuts along with dust and residue

9. How many percents tannins in chocolate liquor?

a. 66 %
b. 6 %
c. 10 %
d. 5 %
10. Where is the different chocolate product can founded?
a. It has been found that milk and white chocolates contain lesser
tannins as compared to the dark chocolate variants.
b. It has been found that milk and white chocolate
c. Contain lesser tannins as compared to the dark chocolate variants
d. Chocolate liquor contain high levels of tannins
ANSWER
1. (C) Naturally occurring polyphenols present in many foods.
2. (D) Plants, seeds and fruit skin.
3. (A) Raw
4. (B) Black tea, bread and chocolate
5. (C) Seeds, grape skin, and stems
6. (B) Roasted process
7. (B) Star fruit
8. (D) Soak the nuts along with dust and residue
9. (B) 6 %
10. (A) It has been found that milk and white chocolates contain lesser
tannins as compared to the dark chocolate variants.