Neotron performs the analysis through an accredited method.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate is the ester of epigallocatechin and gallic acid.
Typically plant-derived, some products like dried white and green tea contain very substantial levels of it.
This substance is said to benefit the nervous and cardiovascular systems and also accelerates the metabolism of fats and sugars, making it easier to lose weight.
Supplements based on epigallocatechin gallate are recommended for improving body composition and, more specifically, slimming.
The EU Regulation 2022/2340 of 30/11/2022 (annex) limits the amount of green tea extract containing epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that can be present in food and sets new labelling requirements. Specifically, the daily portion of food must contain less than 800 mg of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate.
Underlying this decision are health concerns related to EGCG, in particular potential liver damage.
Neotron performs the analysis of epigallocatechin-3-gallate using the HPLC-DAD technique.
The method is accredited both for the supplement matrix and for the tea matrix.
