chlorogenic acid

noun

chlo·ro·gen·ic acid ˌklȯr-ə-ˈje-nik-

: a crystalline acid C₁₆H₁₈O₉ occurring in various plant parts (such as coffee beans)

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Its main antioxidants include chlorogenic acid, cafestol, and kahweol. —

Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Sep. 2024 For example, chlorogenic acid breaks down into caffeic acid and quinic acid, both of which can intensify the bitterness, Zanozina says. —

Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Sep. 2024 Scientists are only beginning to understand how chlorogenic acid may enhance coffee’s effect on hormones that control appetite and hunger. —

Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2024 These effects were stronger in those who drank the coffee blend that contained more chlorogenic acid. —

Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chlorogenic acid

Word History

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circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chlorogenic acid was circa 1889

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