Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Allixin is a phytoallexin found in garlic (Allium sativum) bulbs. It was first isolated and characterized in 1989. When garlic is stored for long periods of time it can form visible accumulations of crystalline allixin on its surface particularly in areas where tissue has become necrotic. After 2 years of storage the amount of allixin accumulated can approach 1% of the dry weight of the cloves.
