Allicin
Overview
Allicin is one of the signature reactive sulfur compounds generated when garlic tissue is cut or crushed. It contributes to garlic's characteristic odor and is often discussed as a key mediator of garlic's antimicrobial and antioxidant-related biological activity. Because allicin is chemically unstable, actual exposure depends strongly on processing and preparation.
Recipes
4 recipes containing this substance
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Vegetable Chilli
A fibre-rich bean and vegetable chilli with warming spices and slow carbohydrates for steady energy and satiety.
Linguine alle vongole mantecate (Linguine with cockles in a silky emulsified sauce)
Whole-wheat linguine with cockles in a silky emulsified sauce; Italian emulsification technique without cream, supporting taurine, B12, and choline intake.
Savoury Greens & Egg Breakfast Skillet
A warm savoury breakfast skillet with eggs, greens, and slow carbohydrates for steady morning energy.
Turkey Wing Stew
A collagen-rich, glycine-heavy slow-cooked stew made from affordable turkey wings — rich in protein, tryptophan, and B vitamins.
Foods
1 food containing this substance
Garlic
Allicin, sulfur compounds, and prebiotic fiber for gut and antioxidant support
Biological Mechanisms and Implications
References
- Allicin chemistry and biological properties review Borlinghaus et al. 2014