Application of Green Tea Extract in Food: A Mini Review

Asif Ahmad*, Zain Ul Iman, Muhammad Saad Asif and Abdus Samee

Green Tea is a popular beverage and a good source of bioactive compounds, in particular polyphenols. This mini-review talks about the application of green tea extract in the food industry because of its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and possible health-promoting properties. The review also talks about the composition and properties of green tea extract, its use as a natural preservative, its potential for extending the shelf life of foods, and using as a functional food. Green tea extract antioxidant and antimicrobial as well as the ability to extend the shelf life of several food products and worth additional benefits to the health of consumers, particularly weight loss and cardiovascular health are some of the key findings. In this review, different food applications of green tea extract will be provided a wider view, including food natural preservation, improvement in the nutritional value of food products, and development of functional foods. Additionally, future prospects and innovations of incorporating green tea extract into foods are explored. Its prospects need to further explore the emerging fields in 3D printing as active packaging and utilization as personalized food products. Future work is also required to further optimize the efficacy and understand the long-term health consequences of green tea extract in food applications. Thus, green tea extract offers great potential as a valuable food ingredient with a future perspective in new food markets.

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Published on: Mar 12, 2025 Pages: 26-32

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/2455-815X.000225
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