Research Progress on the Preservation Mechanism of Tea Polyphenols and Their Application in Food
Tea polyphenols are one of the functional components extracted from tea leaves,which have strong antioxidant activity and antibacterial effects,and are recognized as a new type of biological preservative.This article analyzes the preservation mechanisms of tea polyphenols in protein complexation,antibacterial mechanisms,and antioxidant mechanisms.It reviews the application research of tea polyphenols in meat and meat products,aquatic products,and fruit and vegetable preservation,providing a scientific basis for the comprehensive development and utilization of tea resources.