Short Description:
CAS number: 3081-61-6
Molecular formula: C7H14N2O3
Molecular weight: 174.2
Chemical structure:
| Basic Information | |
| Product name | L-Theanine |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Appearance | White crystal powder |
| Assay | 99% |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
| Packing | 25kg/bag |
| Condition | Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat. |
What is L-Theanine?
L-Theanine is a characteristic amino acid in tea, which is synthesized by glutamic acid and ethylamine in the root of tea tree under the action of theanine synthase. Theanine is an important substance to form the taste of tea, which is mainly fresh and sweet, and is the main component of tea Chemicalbook. 26 kinds of amino acids (6 kinds of non-protein amino acids) were identified in tea, which generally accounted for 1%-5% of the dry weight of tea, while theanine accounted for more than 50% of the total free amino acids in tea. Also available in supplement form, theanine is said to offer a number of health benefits. Proponents claim that theanine can help with the following health problems:anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insomnia, stress.
L-Theanine can be used in functional foods and health products, the most common dosage forms are oral capsules and oral liquids.
Food Additive:
L-Theanine can be used as a quality modifier for beverages, improving the quality and flavor of tea beverages in beverage production. Such as wine, Korean ginseng, coffee drinks. L-Theanine is a safe and non-toxic photogenic food supplement.L-theanine has been studied as a food additive and functional food in relation to human nutrition.It has noticeable bioactivities including anti-cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, stress-reducing, antitumor, anti-aging, and anti-anxiety activities.
Cosmetic Raw Materials:
L-Theanine plays a great role in skin care products and has an excellent moisturizing effect. It can be added to moisturizing skin care products to maintain the water content of the skin surface; it also used as an anti-wrinkle agent, which can promote the production of collagen, maintain skin elasticity, and resist wrinkles.
