Influence of particle size and extraction solvent on antioxidant properties of tea and ginger

What is it about?

The influence of particle size and extraction solvent on the antioxidant properties of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of tea (Camellia sinensis), ginger (Zingiber officinale), and tea–ginger (2:1) blend was investigated

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Why is it important?

The investigation brought to fore the following points: (1) The optimum particle size (size that maximizes antioxidant property) is solvent dependent. (2) The optimum particle size is also dependent on the antioxidant properties being measured. (3) The lowest particle size may not always give the highest antioxidant property.