This Can Give a Bitter Taste to Tea and Red Wine

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from India, Group 1495, Puzzle 5 (Large Population).

Question is: This Can Give a Bitter Taste to Tea and Red Wine

and the answer is: TANNIN

Word Meaning:

TANNIN — (chemistry) Tannic acid or any of its derivatives.

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