Plant polyphenols: synthesis, properties, significance

Introduction: Reflections on the Chemistry and Affinities of the Major Commercial Tannins in the Context of their Industrial Use D.G. Roux. Biogenesis and Synthesis: Enzymes in the Biosynthesis of Hydrolyzable Tannins G.G. Gross. Biosynthesis of Flavenoids G. Hrazdina. Chemical Properties: Gallic Acid at its Metabolites E. Haslam. Chinquapinic Acid M. Adamczeski, et al. Biological Significance: Plant Phenolics as Expressions of Biological Diversity O.R. Gottlieb. Pharmacologically Active Tannins Isolated from Medicinal Plants T. Okuda, et al. Commercial Significance: Flavor, Color, and Stability in Fruit Products A.G.H. Lea. Tannins and the Qualities of Wines V.L. Singleton. Conclusions: Concluding Remarks P.E. Laks, R.W. Hemmingway. 54 additional articles. Index.