Table 3.
Alliin and allicin concentrations of Welsh onion root extract at various extraction conditions

Time (h) Water 70% ethanol 100% ethanol



40°C 70°C 100°C 40°C 70°C 40°C 70°C
Alliin (mg/g) 2 86.477 77.749 76.078 79.006 75.992 44.534 56.697
4 69.550 77.653 71.686 57.055 48.144 29.602 ND
Allicin (mg/g) 2 0.254 0.398 0.473 0.411 1.371 0.805 1.412
4 0.142 0.343 0.484 0.292 0.915 0.320 ND