Why Garlic Has Such a Strong Smell

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Why does garlic smell so strong? The answer isn't simply that garlic contains a strong odor—it actually creates that smell only after it's cut or crushed. In this video, we explore the chemistry behind garlic's famous aroma, how sulfur compounds like allicin are formed, why cooked garlic smells so different from raw garlic, and why the smell can stay on your breath long after the meal is over. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:29 - Garlic Doesn't Smell... Until You Damage It 2:10 - Meet Allicin: The Source of Garlic's Aroma 3:03 - Why Sulfur Smells So Powerful 3:55 - Why Crushing Garlic Makes It Smell Even Stronger 4:42- What Happens When Garlic Is Cooked? 5:17 - Why Garlic Makes Your Breath Smell 6:00 - Why Garlic Smell Sticks to Your Hands 6:43 - Is the Smell Actually Protecting the Plant? 7:16 - Conclusion #HistoryOfSimpleThings #Garlic #Science #Chemistry #FoodScience #Cooking #HowThingsWork #DidYouKnow

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