Phenolic compounds are one class of antioxidant that occur naturally in a wide variety of plants (Zheng and Wang 2001; Ross and Kasum 2002). In addition to having antioxidant capabilities, phenolic compounds also contribute the color and flavor profiles of plants (He and other 2010) . They have been linked to a number of health benefits, including protection against cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurological diseases (Scalbert and others 2005; Krikorian an others 2012).
With such a rich array of potential benefits, it is not surprising that phenolic compounds are being sought to replace synthetic antioxidant in the food supply.