Sumacqua is a sumac-based sparkling soft drink that has been carefully crafted to blend the exotic tartness of sumac with delicious botanicals including ginger, juniper and bay. But sumac isn't just delicious, it is also really good for you!
Experts believe that the presence of multiple antioxidant compounds within sumac is the primary reason for its broad therapeutic potential.
Now for the sciencey stuff...
Sumac contains various substances, phenol acids and flavonoids, such as gallic acid, methyl gallate, kaempferol, and quercetin. Gallic acid has potent antioxidant properties. Sumac is also known to be a rich source of hydrolysable tannins. This tannin and its derivatives are strong antioxidants, a number of studies have shown that tannins have anticarcinogenic (preventing or delaying the development of cancer) effect.
What do antioxidants do?
Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body cells and reduce the damage caused by oxidation. The protective effect of antioxidants continues to be studied around the world.
Although sumac hasn’t been studied as closely as some other spices (such as turmeric) it has long been associated with health benefits.