Title

Study on Preparation Process of Effervescent Tablets Made from EGCG of Tea.

Authors

WANG Xian-bo; ZOU Li-gen; QIAN Li-hua; ZHAO Yun

Abstract

[Objective] The study aimed to discuss the preparation process of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) effervescent tablets. [Method] Various raw materials were dried for different time at 50 °, and then the sticking degree of EGCG effervescent tablets was reviewed. Hereafter, the formula of EGCG effervescent tablets was optimized by orthogonal test. [Result] Effervescent tablets without sticking were smooth after being dried for 150 min. The optimal formula of EGCG effervescent tablets was composed of 4% EGCG, 45% citric acid and sodium carbonate (Citric acid: Sodium carbonate = 1.6:1), 20% lactose, 4% L-leucine, 4% sodium cyclamate and 23% orange powder. [Conclusion] The prepared EGCG effervescent tablets without sticking has a good effervescence effect and taste.

Subjects

EPIGALLOCATECHIN gallate; DRUG tablets; TEA; ORTHOGONAL arrays; HIGH performance liquid chromatography

Publication

Chinese Food Science, 2012, Vol 1, Issue 4, p15

ISSN

2164-4985

Publication type

Academic Journal