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The Global Matcha Research Library

641 papers, trials, theses and preprints that study matcha, gathered from PubMed, OpenAlex and Europe PMC, tagged by study type and topic, and linked back to every source. We keep abstracts and citations; the full text stays with its publisher.

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37 studies match for “protein content”

2024Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea: Chemical Composition, Phenolic Acids, Caffeine and Fatty Acid Profile.

Kika J, Jakubczyk K, Ligenza A, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… nutritional and phenolic composition of dry matcha green tea powder. The fibre content was determined according to the enzymatic-gravimetric method. Crude protein was measured by the Kjeldahl method. The total fat content was measured by …

Chemical / analyticalL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 29×
2023Journal articleFree to read

The Content of Bioactive Compounds and Technological Properties of Matcha Green Tea and Its Application in the Design of Functional Beverages.

Najman K, Sadowska A, Wolińska M, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… 2.5% Matcha water solutions, pH, °Brix and osmolality were tested. Also, the content of phenolic ingredients, i.e., selected phenolic acids, flavonoids and total polyphenols, was assessed. The content of chlorophyll, vitamin C and …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 31×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Impact of Pumpkin Seed, Brown Rice, Yellow Pea, and Hemp Seed Proteins on the Physicochemical, Technological, and Sensory Properties of Green Lentil Cookies.

Juhász R, Hajas L, Csajbókné Csobod É, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

This study explores the potential of some commercially available plant proteins to increase the protein content of gluten free cookies produced from green lentil flour. Isolates from hemp seed, brown rice, yellow pea, and pumpkin seed were …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 4×
2021Journal article

Effects of edible coatings containing acai powder and matcha extracts on shelf life and quality parameters of cooked meatballs.

Şen DB, Kılıç B — Meat science

This study was realized to determine the effects of whey protein isolate (5% w/v) based edible coatings (WPC) containing different concentrations (3, 6, 9% w/v) of acai powder extract (AE) and matcha extract (ME) on oxidative and microbial …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 33×
2024Journal article

Comprehensive assessment of matcha qualities and visualization of constituents using hyperspectral imaging technology.

Hu Y, Yu H, Song X, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

… the first visual in situ assessment of matcha quality. The physicochemical contents of matcha were determined chemically. Qualitative and quantitative detection models for different types and grades were developed using HSI …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 17×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Analysis of Variations in Matcha Components Across Different Brands on the Tunisian Market

Authors not listed — Acta Scientifci Nutritional Health

… evaluated three types of matcha tea powder, measuring color (Lab*), water content, water solubility index, water holding capacity, pH, •Brix, as well as protein and lipid contents.In addition, flavonoids, total polyphenols and …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 1×
2025Journal article

Mechanism of structural and functional changes of matcha bread dough during freezing storage.

Liu Y, He Y, Li L, et al. — Food chemistry

… ability to expand during fermentation, and disrupted the structure of gluten protein. Furthermore, freezing induced moisture redistribution within the dough. Specifically, the water content in the 0 % matcha dough decreased by 1.5 %, …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 12×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Light Intensity and Spectral Composition on the Transcriptome Profiles of Leaves in Shade Grown Tea Plants (Camellia sinensis L.) and Regulatory Network of Flavonoid Biosynthesis.

Ye JH, Lv YQ, Liu SR, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… signal perception and signaling genes (UVR8, HY5) had correlations with the contents of certain flavonoids (p < 0.05). The level of abscisic acid in tea leaves was elevated under shade treatment, with a negative correlation with TFG …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 78×
2021Journal article

Matcha-fortified rice noodles: Characteristics of in vitro starch digestibility, antioxidant and eating quality

Yun Li, Jianhui Xiao, Jin Tu, et al. — LWT

… leaves, is increasingly used as a nutritional food ingredient due to its large content of polyphenols. In this work, rice noodles were fortified with 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0% (w/w) of MT, and assessed for in vitro starch digestibility. …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 66×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Preparation and Nutritional Value Estimation of High-Nutrient and High-Energy Milk Drink Formulas

Hagir Abdallah, Ekbal Abdalrahman Zaghdod, Kawther Fathi Abuznad — Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Natural Science Series

… Formula 2 (fresh cow milk, date honey, avocado, dark chocolate, and whey protein), Formula 3 (fresh cow milk, date honey, ginger, banana, dark chocolate, peanut butter, and whey protein), and Formula 4 (fresh cow milk, date honey, …

Sensory / consumerAroma, flavor and sensoryProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
2025Journal articleFree to read

A Shading-Responsive bHLH Transcription Factor (CsPIF7) Promotes Theanine Biosynthesis in Tea Plants (Camellia sinensis).

Li L, Ye S, Chen F, et al. — Plant, cell & environment

… of CsPIF7 significantly reduced the expression of CsTSⅠ and CsGSⅠ and theanine content. On the contrary, overexpression of CsPIF7 increased the expression levels of CsTSⅠ and CsGSⅠ and theanine content. Yeast one-hybrid (Y1H), …

Agronomy / cultivationL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Pengembangan Energi Bar Fungsional sebagai Camilan Praktis: Studi Produk K-BARZ: Development of Functional Energy Bar as a Practical Snack: K-BARZ Product Study

Yerri garindra Wardana, Intan Sofiana, Trisma Septiana, et al. — NaCIA (National Conference on Innovative Agriculture)

… sementara uji laboratorium meliputi analisis kadar air, kadar abu, kadar protein, dan kadar klorofil. Hasil uji hedonik menunjukkan bahwa varian matcha paling disukai dari segi warna, rasa, dan tekstur, sedangkan red velvet unggul …

Sensory / consumerProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2026Journal articleFree to read

การเปรยบเทยบความสามารถตานอนมลอสระรวมของมทฉะลาเตทชงดวยนมประเภทตางๆ

Ploypin Jurupan, Akkarach Bumrungpert — Journal of Nutrition Association of Thailand (Online)

… product. When developing the formulation, special attention was paid to the protein composition of the raw materials and the calculation of the amino acid score. To increase the amount of protein, as well as improve the amino acid …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicity
2019Journal articleFree to read

Review of the Role of Fluid Dairy in Delivery of Polyphenolic Compounds in the Diet: Chocolate Milk, Coffee Beverages, Matcha Green Tea, and Beyond.

Bhagat AR, Delgado AM, Issaoui M, et al. — Journal of AOAC International

… in green tea have been known to be protected through interaction with dairy proteins inside the unstable intestinal environment. In addition, consumption of green tea infused with milk has been found to have a significant impact on …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 45×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Effect shading intensity on color, chemical composition, and sensory evaluation of green tea (Camelia sinensis var Assamica)

Manikharda Manikharda, Veny Elfionna Shofi, Benedicta Khrisnarestri Betari, et al. — Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences

… a darker color in terms of lightness (from 61.43 to 53.64), lower moisture content (from 9.26% to 8.64%), and solubility index (from 17.10% to 15.37%) in 0% and 90% shading respectively. At the same time, the protein content of the …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 18×
2024Journal articleFree to read

PENGARUH LAMA FERMENTASI TERHADAP HASIL KARAKTERISTIK AKHIR DARK COKELAT MATCHA

Sakinah Ahyani Dahlan, Yoyanda Bait, Suryani Une — Jambura Journal of Food Technology

… kesehatan. Selain itu, isoflavon dari bubuk kedelai yang menyediakan protein dan antioksidan juga disertakan untuk mempertahankan sifat organoleptik yang sama dengan cokelat hitam tradisional. Proses penelitian dimulai dengan …

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2026Journal article

Synergistic Effects of Nanoselenium and Environmental Factors on the Quality, Antioxidant Activity, and Gut Health Benefits of Matcha.

Fang Q, Tong Z, Liu Y, et al. — Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

… shaded cv. Fuyun No. 6 group, which exhibited the highest theanine content, the lowest polyphenol-to-amino acid ratio, and the best sensory score. Simulated gastrointestinal digestion showed that selenium-enriched matcha had …

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 1×
2020Journal article

Matcha Tea: Analysis of Nutritional Composition, Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity.

Koláčková T, Kolofiková K, Sytařová I, et al. — Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

… for its chemical composition, fibre, vitamin C, caffeine and chlorophyll contents. Flavonoids and phenolics, phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity both in water and methanol solutions were determined. In vitro digestibility was …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 79×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Improves Metabolic Imbalance-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction.

Kim JM, Lee U, Kang JY, et al. — Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

… systems. EM improved the cerebral cholinergic system by regulating ACh contents and expression of AChE and ChAT. Also, EM restored mitochondrial function in liver and brain tissue. EM attenuated hepatic inflammatory effect, lipid …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityCited 28×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Green Tea Attenuates the Particulate Matter (PM)2.5-Exposed Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction through Regulation of Intestinal Microenvironment and Hormonal Changes.

Kim JM, Lee HL, Go MJ, et al. — Journal of microbiology and biotechnology

… extract of matcha (EM), ameliorated the colon length, short chain fatty acid contents, antioxidant biomarkers, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and serum inflammatory cytokines. EM regulated the gut microbiota related to tryptophan …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCancerCited 3×

How this library is built

Every record comes from three open scholarly indexes — PubMed, OpenAlex and Europe PMC — searched for the word “matcha.” Records are merged by DOI and PubMed ID so each study appears once. A paper is kept only if matcha appears in its title, abstract, author keywords or subject terms and the text is about tea or food, which filters out the surname Matcha, software called Matcha, and the Scandinavian verb “matcha” (to match).

Study type and topic tags are assigned automatically from each paper's own title, abstract and subject terms using fixed keyword rules — no guesses, and papers without an abstract are marked as unclassified. Automatic tagging is imperfect, so treat tags as a way to narrow a search, not as a verdict on a paper's quality. A study being listed here is not an endorsement of its findings.

Coverage: this is every indexed paper that names matcha, not every study of green tea or its compounds (those are far more numerous). Papers that mention matcha only in passing are hidden by default. Work that never uses the word “matcha,” and publications outside these indexes, are not included. The library was last rebuilt October 20, 2026.

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