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What Destroys Allicin in Garlic: The Ultimate Guide

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When you crush or chop a garlic clove, you trigger a chemical reaction that creates allicin, the powerful compound responsible for many of garlic's health benefits, but this potent molecule is highly unstable. This instability means that certain cooking and preparation methods can easily destroy allicin, diminishing garlic's medicinal properties.