What You Need to Know
Claims about EGCG binding to shrimp tropomyosin, L-theanine isomerization, and myosin head denaturation are incorrect.
Steps
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Longjing Shrimp (Hangzhou, China): Tea leaves impart delicate aroma to fresh river shrimp
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Tea-smoked Duck (Sichuan, China): Used in smoking process to create floral smoke aroma
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Matcha-style desserts (Japan (adaptation)): Ground fried leaves used as aromatic powder
The Science
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