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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN tannic acid and tannin ?

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN tannic acid and tannin ?

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  1. Tannins are a secondary plant metabolite. These are made for a variety of reasons, and it's thought that tannins are made to protect the plant against herbivores. There are two different types, but both act by binding to proteins.

    Tannic acid is made of a combination of a few different plants' types. It's typically the commercial form that's available for tanning leather.


  2. Tannins are produced in the making of wine. Tannic acid is used for curing leather.
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