Tannic
Tannic
Tannic (pronunciation: /ˈtænɪk/) is a term used to describe the taste or sensation often associated with certain types of wine and tea. It is derived from the presence of tannins, a type of polyphenol found in various plants.
Etymology
The term "tannic" is derived from the word "tannin", which in turn comes from the Old French tanin meaning "tanbark". The word "tannin" itself is derived from the Medieval Latin tannāre, "to tan".
Definition
Tannic refers to the astringent, slightly bitter taste that is often associated with the presence of tannins in certain types of food and drink. Tannins are a type of polyphenol that are found in various plants, including grapes and tea leaves. They are often associated with a dry, puckering sensation in the mouth.
Related Terms
- Tannin: A type of polyphenol found in various plants that is often associated with a tannic taste.
- Astringent: A term used to describe the dry, puckering sensation often associated with tannic foods and drinks.
- Polyphenol: A type of chemical compound found in various plants, including those that produce tannins.
- Wine: A type of alcoholic beverage often associated with a tannic taste due to the presence of tannins in grapes.
- Tea: A type of beverage often associated with a tannic taste due to the presence of tannins in tea leaves.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tannic
- Wikipedia's article - Tannic
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