Fresh Garlic
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| OTHER NAME | : | Green Garlic, Raw Garlic | |
| BOTANICAL NAME HSN CODE | : : | Allium sativum 07032000 | |
| SYNONYMS | : | Lahsun, Lehsun, Veluthulli (Malayalam), Vellulli (Telugu), Rasoon (Bengali) | |
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Fresh garlic refers to the newly harvested, uncured bulbs of the Allium sativum plant. Renowned worldwide for its pungent flavor and medicinal qualities, garlic is both a key culinary ingredient and a cornerstone in traditional healing systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. It has been cultivated for thousands of years and holds a prominent place in global trade for both food and pharmaceutical industries.
Allicin (Produced when garlic is crushed or chopped): Primary bioactive compound with antimicrobial, antifungal, and cardiovascular benefits.
Alliin: The stable precursor that converts to allicin.
Sulfur Compounds (Diallyl sulfide, Diallyl disulfide, Ajoene): Potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents.
Flavonoids (Quercetin, Kaempferol): Offer heart-protective and anti-aging effects.
Vitamins (Vitamin C, Vitamin B6) and Minerals (Selenium, Manganese, Calcium, Potassium): Boost immunity and maintain metabolic health.
Saponins and Polysaccharides: Strengthen gut health and regulate immune responses
Alliin: The stable precursor that converts to allicin.
Sulfur Compounds (Diallyl sulfide, Diallyl disulfide, Ajoene): Potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents.
Flavonoids (Quercetin, Kaempferol): Offer heart-protective and anti-aging effects.
Vitamins (Vitamin C, Vitamin B6) and Minerals (Selenium, Manganese, Calcium, Potassium): Boost immunity and maintain metabolic health.
Saponins and Polysaccharides: Strengthen gut health and regulate immune responses
Essential seasoning ingredient in cuisines worldwide — in sauces, stews, curries, and marinades.
Widely used for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in traditional medicine.
Helps manage blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels naturally.
Acts as a natural detoxifier, promoting liver and heart health.
Used in producing garlic extracts, oils, and health supplements.
Widely used for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in traditional medicine.
Helps manage blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels naturally.
Acts as a natural detoxifier, promoting liver and heart health.
Used in producing garlic extracts, oils, and health supplements.
