Garlic

Garlic contains about 0.2% volatile oil. The main composition in the oil is allicin, which has function of disinfection. Allicin is produced through hydrolysis of alliin by aliinase. Garlic also contains allyl, propyl and methyl thioether derivatives. Each 100 grams of garlic contain 69.8g of water, 4.4g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 23.6g of carbohydrates, 5mg of calcium, 44mg of phosphorus, 0.4mg of iron and 3mg of VC. Besides, it also contains thiamine, lactoflavin, nicotinic acid, allicin, citral, selenium, germanium and other trace elements.

Garlic contains about 0.2% volatile oil.