Dietary uptake of polyphenols alters the gut microflora and stimulates the secretion of specific hormones that induce cross-talk with the brain via the sensory nerves. The astringent and bitter ...

Persimmons are sweet and flavourful fruits that belong to the genus Diospyros. There are various varieties of persimmons, with the two main types being astringent and non-astringent. Astringent ...

Flavanols are plant-derived compounds known for their astringent taste, exhibiting pro- or antioxidant properties depending on the environment. Due to poor bioavailability, the mechanism of their ...

Persimmons come in an astonishing number of unique varieties, ranging from yellow to nearly maroon. There are acorn-shaped persimmons, round varieties, boxy ones and some that look like apples. In ...