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Catechin

Overview​

Catechin is a flavanol found in cocoa-derived products and is included in the dark-chocolate flavanol profile. It is studied for antioxidant and vascular biology endpoints and for associations with cognitive outcomes in flavanol-rich dietary patterns.

Recipes​

1 recipe containing this substance

Salmon Bowl-pistachio-cacao-nibs

A Mediterranean-style bowl combining salmon, avocado, pistachios, cacao nibs, and early harvest olive oil — rich in omega-3 fats, polyphenols, and fibre.

Foods​

2 foods containing this substance

Cacao Nibs (Raw)

Crunchy minimally processed cacao pieces; flavanols (epicatechin/catechin) and fibre, used as a bitter “spice” topping.

Dark Chocolate

Cocoa flavanols for cognitive support; heavy metal considerations

Biological Mechanisms and Implications​

No biological targets found for substance: Catechin

References​