Allicin dosage

Allicin is a marker of efficacy in garlic products, but its concentration can vary greatly depending on extraction, processing, or storage methods. Due to its high instability, it quickly degrades into other sulfur compounds (diallyl disulfide, ajoene, etc.). Accurate dosage is therefore essential for:

• Guarantee the claimed effectiveness of nutritional supplements or garlic extracts
• Standardize phytotherapeutic products for cardiovascular, digestive or immune use
• Optimize the stability of formulations (capsules, powders, functional drinks)
• Validate the actual presence of allicin in so-called “enriched” or “standardized” extracts
• Monitor the quality of plant raw materials (Allium sativum, Allium ursinum)

Proposed analytical techniques

Allicin measurement requires rapid, specific, and sensitive methods, given its chemical reactivity. YesWeLab offers two main analytical approaches:

• HPLC-DAD (high performance liquid chromatography with UV/vis detection): Commonly used method for quantification in fresh extracts and formulations.
• LC-MS/MS (liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry): ideal for low concentration quantification, identity confirmation and detection in complex or processed matrices.

Analyzed matrices

Allicin analysis can be carried out on numerous matrices from the food, nutraceutical or plant formulation industries:

• Hydroalcoholic or glycolic extracts of garlic
• Freeze-dried or cryo-ground powders
• Capsules, tablets or vegetable capsules
• Foods enriched with garlic (purees, oils, sauces, prepared meals)
• Food supplements based on Allium sativum or Allium ursinum
• Phytosanitary products or functional ingredients

Industrial and regulatory applications

Allicin dosage is commonly used by:

• Manufacturers of food supplements, for quality control and batch compliance
• Herbalism and phytotherapy laboratories, for the standardization of extracts
• Food industry manufacturers, in functional garlic-based products
• Animal feed manufacturers, in Allium-enriched formulations
• Design or research offices, for stability, efficacy or bioavailability studies

Recommended Related Analyses

For a complete characterization of garlic extracts or natural sulfur products, we recommend combining this analysis with other services available in the YesWeLab catalog:

• Alliin (allicin precursor) assay – to assess the potential for allicin formation
• S-allyl-cysteine ​​dosage – for aged garlic extracts (stabilized formulas)
• Antioxidant activity (DPPH, ORAC) – to enhance the functional properties of the extract
• Total polyphenol assay – to assess synergy with other antioxidants

YesWeLab: Your Partner for Allicin Analysis

Since 2020, YesWeLab has been supporting nutraceutical, agri-food and animal health professionals in managing their analyses, thanks to a centralized digital platform and a network of ISO 17025 / COFRAC accredited laboratories.

Each request is studied by our scientific team, which selects the laboratory, method and thresholds adapted to your regulatory, technical or marketing needs.

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