Allicin Garlic Extract
Introduction
Allicin is an organic compound obtained from garlic. It is also obtainable from onions, and other species in the family Alliaceae. It was first isolated and studied in the laboratory by Chester J. Cavallito in 1944. This colourless liquid has a distinctively pungent smell. This compound exhibits antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Allicin is garlic's defence mechanism against attacks by pests.
Alliin (al'-ee-in) is a sulfoxide that is a natural constituent of fresh garlic. It is a derivative of the amino acid cysteine. When fresh garlic is chopped or crushed, the enzyme alliinase converts alliin into allicin which is primarily responsible for the aroma of fresh garlic. Garlic has been used since antiquity as a therapeutic remedy for oxygen toxicity, and when this was investigated, garlic did indeed show strong antioxidant and hydroxyl radical scavenging properties, possibly owing to the alliin contained within.
Appearance & Color
Fine light yellow or white powder
Solubility
Partially soluble in hydro-alcoholic solution
Shelf Life
2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light.
Applications
1. Garlic helps to prevent blood clots from forming, thus reducing the possibility of strokes and thromboses (Hemophiliacs shouldn't use garlic. )
2. Garlic helps to prevent cancer, especially of the digestive system, prevents certain tumors from growing larger and reduces the size of certain tumors.
3. Garlic may help to remove heavy metals such as lead and mercury from the body.
4. Raw Garlic is a potent natural antibiotic that works differently than modern antibiotics and kills some strains of bacteria, like staph, that have become immune or resistant to modern antibiotics.
5. Garlic has anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
6. Garlic dramatically reduces yeast infections due to Candida species.
7. Garlic has anti-oxidant properties and is a source of selenium.
8. Eating garlic gives the consumer an enhanced sense of well being - it makes you feel good just eating it.
Microbial |
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Total Plate Count |
NMT 1,000cfu/g |
Conforms |
GB/T 4789.2 -2020 |
Total Yeast & Mold |
NMT 100cfu/g |
Conforms |
GB/T 4789.15-2020 |
E. Coli |
Negative |
Conforms |
GB/T 4789.3 -2020 |
Salmonella |
Negative |
Conforms |
GB/T 4789.4 -2020 |
Packing & Storage |
Pack in paper drum and two plastic bags inside. Net Weight: 25 kg/drum. Store in a well-closed container away from moisture. |