Compound Monograph
Quinic acid
A cyclic polyol carboxylic acid and precursor of chlorogenic acids, found in yerba mate and nettle.
Classification
Quinic acid is one of the organic acids. Small plant acids that shape flavour, pH, and metabolism — malic, formic, angelic, and related acids.
Where Does It Come From? (5)
Quinic acid is one of the organic acids, found in Black Horehound, Cat's Claw, Juniper and 2 other sources.