Islamic Azad University to Commercialize AI-Based Device for Inspection of Green Tea Leaf Quality
Based on the contract, Islamic Azad University’s Lahijan branch will benefit from participation and financial support of University of Gilan for semi-industrial production of the device within a maximum period of one year.
Study and research for implementation of the project have been carried out in the past few years and the prototype model of the device has also been manufactured at the laboratory.
In addition to financial support, University of Gilan will coordinate and communicate with the executive organizations on standardization and application of the device in the country's tea industry.
The health benefits of green tea for a wide variety of ailments, including different types of cancer, heart disease, and liver disease, were reported. Many of these beneficial effects of green tea are related to its catechin, particularly (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate, content. There is evidence from in vitro and animal studies on the underlying mechanisms of green tea catechins and their biological actions. There are also human studies on using green tea catechins to treat metabolic syndrome, such as obesity, type II diabetes, and cardiovascular risk factors.
Long-term consumption of tea catechins could be beneficial against high-fat diet-induced obesity and type II diabetes and could reduce the risk of coronary disease. Further research that conforms to international standards should be performed to monitor the pharmacological and clinical effects of green tea and to elucidate its mechanisms of action.
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