Kola Nut - Chemical Composition

Chemical Composition

  • caffeine (2–3.5%)
  • theobromine (1.0–2.5%)
  • theophylline
  • phenolics
    • phlobaphens (kola red)
    • epicatechin
    • D-catechin
    • tannic acid
  • sugar
    • cellulose
  • water

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