Question

Which of the following contains the phytonutrient allicin?

• A. Grape
• B. Cauliflower
• C. Garlic
• D. Chilli

Hint:

Remember: Garlic → Allicin (sulfur compound), Grapes → Resveratrol, Chilli → Capsaicin, Cauliflower → Glucosinolates.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall what allicin is.
Allicin is a sulfur-containing compound formed when garlic is chopped or crushed. It is responsible for garlic’s distinctive smell and many of its medicinal properties.

Step 2: Analyze each option.
- (A) Grape → contains resveratrol, not allicin.
- (B) Cauliflower → contains glucosinolates, not allicin.
- (C) Garlic → rich in allicin, formed enzymatically from alliin by the enzyme alliinase.
- (D) Chilli → contains capsaicin, not allicin.

Step 3: Conclude.
Hence, the source of allicin is Garlic. Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{(C) Garlic}} \]