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Tannins are polyphenolic compounds found in many plant extracts that can bind to proteins and convert animal hides into leather. There are several types of tannins including gallotannins, ellagitannins, and condensed tannins. Gallotannins contain a central glucose molecule bonded to gallic acid units, while ellagitannins contain oxidative bonds between galloyl groups and a glucose unit. Condensed tannins do not contain sugar and have polymeric flavan-3-ol structures. Chemical tests can identify tannins thro

Author
Elleason Joshua G. Francisco
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