Bioactive compounds and bioactivities of barley tea

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  • 嗜好飲料として注目されている麦茶の成分と機能
  • シコウインリョウ ト シテ チュウモク サレテ イル ムギチャ ノ セイブン ト キノウ

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Barley tea is particularly popular in Japan, and it is very popular as a thirst quencher in the summer. It is said to be a healthier alternative to coffee, and it delivers both flavour and nutrition. Japanese people are famous for their excellent health and long lives. Due to its caffeine free content, it is perfect for those who are sensitive to stimulants. Proponents say that it balances antioxidation, peroxynitrite-scavenging activity and blood sugar levels regulation activity. Also, the light bitter flavour refreshes senses in the morning, helping people to become ready for the day ahead. In this paper, the chemical components and these bioactivities in barley tea are discussed.

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