Bioactive functions of chlorogenic acid and its research progress in pig industry
Chaohui Dai, Hui Li, Weimin Zhao, Yanfeng Fu, Jinhua Cheng
Abstract
Chlorogenic acid (CGA), also known as 3-caffeioylquinic acid or coffee tannin, is a water-soluble polyphenol phenylacrylate compound produced through the shikimate pathway by plants during aerobic respiration. CGA widely exists in higher dicotyledons, ferns and many Chinese medicinal materials, and enjoys the reputation of 'plant gold'. Here, we summarized the source, chemical structure, biological activity functions of CGA and its research progress in pigs, aiming to provide a more comprehensive understanding and theoretical basis for the prospect of CGA replacing antibiotics as a pig feed additive.
Topics & Concepts
Chlorogenic acidPolyphenolTanninShikimic acidChemistryBiochemistryFood scienceBiologyAntioxidantCoffee research and impactsMeat and Animal Product QualityAnimal Nutrition and Physiology