allicin

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allicin (countable and uncountable, plural allicins)

(organic chemistry) An organic compound, diallyl thiosulfinate, obtained from garlic, with a variety of medicinal and antibacterial properties.

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Aged garlic lacks allicin, but may have some activity due to the presence of S-allylcysteine. Source: Internet

Allicin is produced by chopping or crushing garlic which stimulates the enzymatic process that converts the phytonutrient into allicin, a compound to which many of garlic’s health benefits are attributed. Source: Internet

Garlic is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and an active compound known as allicin. Source: Internet

Benefits: garlic contains an ingredient called allicin, which has natural anti-viral, anti-bacterial properties, making it excellent for fighting upper respiratory tract infections. Source: Internet

Garlic needs to be crushed (either with a garlic crusher or the side of a knife) before being chopped into smaller pieces – this releases the enzyme alliinase, which converts the sulphurous compound aliin into its active form, allicin. Source: Internet

The process of cooking garlic removes allicin, thus mellowing its spiciness. Source: Internet

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