Sentences with phrase «of alliin»

Ajoene — allicin is formed as a by - product of alliin and allinase and ajoene is in turn formed as a by - product of allicin.

(Cooking garlic probably prevents the conversion of alliin to allicin, or breaks down allicin quickly.)

Not exact matches

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.

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

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

The interaction between alliin and alliinase brings about the formation of allicin, which is considered the major biologically active component of garlic.

However, a more recent research focus has involved the generation of pyruvate from garlic whenever the alliin in garlic gets converted into allicin.