Sentences with phrase «compound alliin»

It is formed by the action of the enzyme alliinase on the compound alliin.

When raw garlic is cut or crushed, enzymes convert the nonsmelly compound alliin to allicin, which is then further modified into three other sulfur - containing compounds, all four of which contribute to garlic's delectable scent.

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Garlic supplements contain a special compound which is known as alliin, which has been found to be an extremely potent and powerful antioxidant.

Allicin, among the most potent organosulfur compounds in onion, is produced when the enzyme allinase reacts with alliin.

Garlic is rich in the allicin, alliin, and ajoene — antioxidant compounds that help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease.

My guess is that it's the allinase in allium vegetables, which turns the inactive alliin compounds into active forms of sulphur.

What actually happens is that when you slice into garlic with a knife, two other sulphuric compounds called alliin and allinase come into contact with each other and react.

Garlic contains over 100 biologically active components including alliin, allicin, alliinase and unique sulfur compounds.