Tannin

class of astringent, bitter plant polyphenolic chemical compounds From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Tannins are bitter-tasting chemical compounds that bind proteins. Tannins are present in the following:

Tannins are also used in the treatment of leather, to make it more durable. Natural tannins for this purpose come from oak trees, but synthetic tannins are more used.

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