Lifeasible, a biotechnology company dedicated to plant-based research and services, has announced the launch of a new tannin quantification service. This addition to the company’s analytical portfolio is designed to provide researchers and product developers with accurate, reproducible data on tannin content in a broad range of plant and food-derived samples.
Tannins, naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds found in many fruits, leaves, seeds, and tree bark, are known for their diverse roles in plant defense, astringency, antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial effects. In agriculture and food industries, tannins are increasingly studied for their impact on nutritional quality, shelf life, flavor development, and biological interactions.
Lifeasible’s new service addresses the need for standardized tannin analysis through a comprehensive platform that includes:
- Sample preparation and extraction: Compatible with various biological materials, including fresh plant tissue, dried herbs, processed food products, wines, teas, and agricultural by-products.
- Total tannin content determination: Conducted using spectrophotometric methods to estimate overall tannin concentration.
- Component profiling: Differentiation between hydrolyzable tannins (such as gallic and ellagic acids) and condensed tannins (like proanthocyanidins), using high-resolution techniques including LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS.
- Bioactivity testing: Optional assessment of antioxidant and antibacterial properties to evaluate functional relevance.
- Data reporting: Includes quantification results, method descriptions, and interpretation tailored to the client’s research or product development objectives.
According to Lifeasible, the service supports a wide range of scientific and commercial purposes, from crop phenotyping and stress physiology studies to food quality control and formulation of plant-derived additives. The platform is also adaptable to projects exploring the role of tannins in pest resistance, gut health, or industrial fermentation.
“Our goal with this new offering is to help clients access accurate and application-ready data on tannin profiles,” said Isla, a representative from Lifeasible. “Whether you’re studying plant stress responses or optimizing flavor in consumer products, the ability to precisely quantify tannins is a key step in turning research into impact.”
The service is backed by Lifeasible’s in-house team of specialists in phytochemistry, chromatography, and plant biology. Each project is supported with customizable workflows, strict quality control, and high-sensitivity detection technologies.
The tannin quantification service complements Lifeasible’s broader capabilities in plant analysis, including phenolic acid profiling, flavonoid quantification, plant metabolomics, recombinant protein production, and molecular breeding support.
With the launch of this new analytical platform, Lifeasible continues its expansion in providing detailed biochemical insights to researchers, breeders, and product developers seeking plant-based solutions.
For more information, please visit https://www.lifeasible.com/quantification-of-tannins/.