The plant Cotinus coggygria Scop. is a multiple-branching shrub from the Anacardiaceae family, growing up to 4 m tall with an open, spreading, irregular habit. The leaves are 3-10 cm long, rounded oval, green with a waxy glaucous sheen. It is common in dry and stony habitats, among brushes and in light oak forests in the warmer parts of the country. It contains tannic compounds, about 20% galotanins, flavonoid compounds and some organic acids.
Characteristics of the plant Cotinus coggygria Scop.
Deffinition
Produced from leaves of the plant Cotinus coggygria.
Appearance
Light-brown to brown amorphous powder, with specific odour.
Content of specific natural components
Total polyphenols, determined as catechin, based on dry substance, %, not less than: 30.0 Flavonoids, determined as apigenin, based on dry substance, %, not less than: 15.0 Flavonoids, determined as quercetin, based on dry substance, %, not less than: 2.0 Tannic compounds, determined as tannin, based on dry substance, %, not less than: 32.0
Shelf life
3 (three) years from the date of production.
Storage
Store in dry and cool places, away from direct sunlight
Packaging
Cotinus coggygria is available in 10 kg PE bag, placed in carton box.
Application
It is used alone or in combination with other plant extracts in production of food or feed additives.