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Alliin is an organic compound that is a natural constituent of fresh garlic. It is a derivative of the amino acid cysteine. When fresh garlic is chopped or crushed, the enzyme aliinase converts alliin into allicin which is primarily responsible for the aroma of fresh garlic.

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