About this ingredient
Deodorised Garlic Oil is an oil preparation derived from garlic (Allium sativum) that has undergone processing to reduce the characteristic strong garlic odor and flavor. Garlic oil is obtained from garlic cloves/bulbs and contains a mixture of sulfur-containing compounds rather than being a single purified chemical.
Garlic has a long history of culinary and traditional use. Modern research has investigated garlic supplements for cardiovascular and metabolic health, particularly cholesterol, blood pressure and blood-glucose-related outcomes. NCCIH reports that garlic supplements may produce small reductions in total and LDL cholesterol and modest reductions in blood pressure in some people, although effects vary by product and study.
The term "deodorised" generally refers to processing intended to reduce garlic's strong odor. This does not mean the product is chemically identical to fresh garlic or that all sulfur-containing compounds have been removed. The composition of garlic oil can vary substantially depending on extraction and processing methods.
For Wellmart.pk product listings, it is useful to specify whether the ingredient is garlic essential/volatile oil, macerated garlic oil, or another garlic-derived oil preparation, together with the extraction method and standardization when provided by the manufacturer.