When purchasing tannins, you must select the type based on your intended application:

: This is the oldest and largest industrial use for tannins. Vegetable-tanned leather uses extracts from oak, chestnut, or quebracho to turn animal hides into durable, flexible leather.

: Pure tannic acid or tannin-rich extracts are sometimes bought for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties . They have been used traditionally to treat minor skin eruptions and digestive issues. Tannin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics