allicin
Crushed garlic's bite
Allicin is the compound responsible for garlic's pungent smell and sharp taste.
It forms when garlic is crushed or chopped, releasing enzymes that convert a precursor into this sulfur-containing molecule.
Allicin is credited with garlic's antimicrobial properties and purported health benefits, though it breaks down quickly when cooked.
Sharply strong-smelling
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- rawIn original state
- crushedCompressed into fragments
minced · cooking · flavor · bite · zing · savory · seasoning · volatile
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- immunityProtected from harm
circulation · nutraceutical · supplement · bioactive · preventive · detoxification · wellness · triglycerides
Kills or inhibits germs
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- microbesMicroscopic living organisms
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
staphylococcus · salmonella · streptococcus · MRSA · biofilm · bactericide · germicidal · antiseptic
Yellow combustible element
- disulfideTwo-sulfur chemical linkage
- thiolSulfur-bearing organic compound
- cysteineThiol-containing amino acid
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
precursor · molecule · synthesis · enzyme · reactivity · metabolite · isolation · extraction
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
crushed · minced · cooking · flavor · bite · zing · savory · seasoning · volatile · fresh
antioxidant
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
immunity · circulation · nutraceutical · supplement · bioactive · preventive · detoxification · wellness · triglycerides · antiplatelet
antimicrobial
Kills or inhibits germs
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- microbesMicroscopic living organisms
resistance · staphylococcus · salmonella · streptococcus · MRSA · biofilm · bactericide · germicidal · antiseptic · antifungal
sulfur
Yellow combustible element
- disulfideTwo-sulfur chemical linkage
- thiolSulfur-bearing organic compound
- cysteineThiol-containing amino acid
biosynthesis · precursor · molecule · synthesis · enzyme · reactivity · metabolite · isolation · extraction · volatile
clove
Dried flower bud spice
enzymatic · yield · concentration · potency