Screening of Polyphenols in Tobacco () and Determination of Their Antioxidant Activity in Different Tobacco Varieties.

Tobacco () is an herbaceous plant originating from South America and processed into cigarettes for consumption. Polyphenols are considered vital components of tobacco in view of their contribution to antioxidant properties. This study aimed to determine the phenolic compounds in different tobacco varieties by applying cold extraction with methanol and distilled water.