Abstract
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is one of the most commonly grown vegetables and thanks to its sensory properties, it has an important place in numerous world cuisines. Garlic is also known for its health-promoting properties, which are attributed to its chemical composition. The health benefits of garlic depending on the content of biologically active compounds, which vary between cultivars and geographical areas. Seven cultivars of garlic, namely Sukoradsky, Zahorsky, Germidour, Mojmir, Karel IV., Arkus, Makoi, were analyzed in this study. This study aimed to determine the total polyphenol content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity of garlic. Studied characteristics were analyzed by the UV-VIS spectrometry method. Total polyphenol content ranged from 430.26 to 640.04 mg GAE.kg-1 FW. Total flavonoid content ranged from 10.29 to 60.49 mg CE.kg-1 FW. Antioxidant activity measured by ABTS assay ranged from 1.098 to 1.955 mmol TE.kg-1 FW. Antioxidant activity measured by FRAP assay ranged from 0.63 to 1.467 mmol.kg-1 FW. Highest TPC, TFC, and AA were determined in the cultivar Mojmir. The lowest TPC and TFC were determined in the cultivar Zahorsky. The lowest AA was determined in the cultivar Sukoradsky. High positive correlations were determined between individual parameters.
Highlights
The genus Allium includes the most widespread and commonly grown vegetables such as onion (Allium cepa L.), garlic (Allium sativum L.), leek (Allium porrum L.), and many others
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is one of the most commonly grown vegetables and thanks to its sensory properties, it has an important place in numerous world cuisines
Garlic is known for its health-promoting properties, which are attributed to its chemical composition
Summary
The genus Allium includes the most widespread and commonly grown vegetables such as onion (Allium cepa L.), garlic (Allium sativum L.), leek (Allium porrum L.), and many others. All these species are very important for agriculture, gastronomy, and the food industry This genus includes plants with a very specific aroma and taste, for which sulfur-containing phytochemicals are responsible. Substances in these species have a positive effect on human health (Poojary et al, 2017). Allium vegetables have maintained a leading position in cultivation throughout the centuries All these species are characterized by a content of valuable components with significant beneficial effects on human health. Due to the content of rare phytochemicals, Allium plants have several positive effects on human health, including antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective. In terms of chemical composition, plants belonging to the genus Allium are similar (Lorigooini et al, 2014)
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