3. History
Cultivated for thousands of years for
therapeutic and prophylactic properties,
religious significance, flavour and taste
Chinese, Indian and ancient Egyptians known
to have consumed garlic over the years since
known to mankind
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4. History
Hippocrates (430 B.C.) Theophras Tuso (322
B.C.) described consumption of garlic in the
Greek and Roman period
Origin: Central Asia
Southern Europe
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9. Properties
Lowers cholesterol, Lowers blood pressure
Influence on platelet aggression, important
function in cardiovascular disease
Inhibit tumour growth notably garlic derived
organosulphides
Antibiotic property is used to treat wounds
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10. Properties
Epidemiological studies show link of garlic
consumption with reduced risk of stomach
cancer
Antioxidant property is helpful in preventing
cancer and cardiovascular disease
Also effective in gastric cancer
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11. Uses
Used all over world
Mayonnaise products
Salad dressings
Tomato products
Meat preparations
Potato chips
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13. Uses
Tomato ketchup
Industrial and home use
As a condiment
In food industry
In food processes
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14. Uses
Increasing demand in food industries for garlic
powder as a condiment
Garlic oil in all kinds of meat preparations,
soups, canned foods and sauces
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