Classes of Tannins
There are three major classes of tannins:
| Base Unit: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Class/Polymer: | Hydrolyzable tannins | Non-Hydrolyzable or condensed tannins |
Phlorotannins |
| Sources | Plants | Plants | Brown algae |
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