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The compound allicin gives garlic its special aroma and taste.
25 April 2024 05:00
Brilio.net - Garlic is one of the kitchen spices most often used for cooking. The delicious aroma can really make cooking even more delicious. Not only that, garlic also gives a savory taste to dishes.
So, to get the aroma and taste of garlic, some people usually slice or mash it first. That way, the allicin compound (which gives the distinctive aroma and taste) will come out of the garlic. The resulting food becomes even tastier and tastier.
Unfortunately, this allicin compound also easily sticks to the hands. When slicing or chopping garlic, the allicin compound that comes out will easily get on your fingers. This can be characterized by fingers that feel sticky because they are exposed to garlic sap.
Well, the sap will give off a strong onion smell and in some cases it will actually give a stinging sensation in the hands. To get rid of it, you need a special trick, because dishwashing soap alone is not effective in removing garlic sap .
But no need to worry, you can copy the trick shared by Instagram user @safaralles to get rid of the sap and smell of garlic on your hands.
Who would have thought, this Instagram user admitted that he only used kitchen ingredients to get rid of the sap and smell of garlic on his hands.
Tricks to get rid of the sap and smell of garlic on your hands.
Reported by BrilioFood from the Instagram account @safaralles on Thursday (25/4), the kitchen ingredient in question is lime. You don't need too much, just prepare a small slice of lime.
photo: Instagram/@safaralles
So, how to use lime is quite easy. Immediately after being exposed to garlic sap, immediately pour lime juice into your hands. While squeezing the juice out, rub your hands with the lime slice.
photo: Instagram/@safaralles
Basically, lime contains citric acid which can help dissolve or remove the sap that sticks to the skin. Sap usually contains organic compounds that dissolve easily in acid, so when lime is applied to skin affected by sap, the citric acid will destroy the chemical bond between the sap and skin. That way, the sap can be more easily removed or cleaned .
Shortly after rubbing with lime, you can immediately wash your hands under running water. Don't forget to use soap to make it cleaner and there is no remaining sap attached. So, that way, your hands will be clean again and of course they won't smell like onions.
photo: Instagram/@safaralles
Since it was uploaded on March 15, this video about tricks for getting rid of the sap and smell of garlic on your hands has been watched more than 2,000 times. It's not surprising that many netizens are interested. Some of them even responded directly in the comments column.
"Thanks for the tips, usually the end result is that the baput and bamer are always stiff and have black marks and a lingering smell," said Instagram @fidia_syamsuri.
"Wow, thanks for the tips, bro," said Instagram @pinkhouse_linaku.
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Benefits of garlic for health and beauty.
Garlic has long been used as a cooking spice and traditional medicine because of its good properties for health and beauty. Here are nine benefits of garlic for health and beauty.
1. Improve the immune system.
Garlic contains active compounds such as allicin which can help improve the immune system, so the body is more resistant to disease and infection.
2. Lower blood pressure.
Regular consumption of garlic can help lower blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
3. Reduce cholesterol.
Garlic can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) levels in the blood, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease.
4. Antioxidants.
Garlic contains antioxidants that can fight free radicals in the body, thereby helping protect body cells from damage and premature aging.
5. Heals wounds.
Garlic contains anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial compounds that can help wounds heal faster and prevent infection.
6. Healthy skin.
The antioxidant content in garlic can help maintain skin moisture and elasticity, making the skin look healthier and radiant.
7. Prevent acne.
The anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in garlic can help reduce inflammation of the skin and prevent acne.
8. Prevent hair loss.
Garlic contains important nutrients that can help strengthen hair roots and prevent hair loss.
9. Reduces dandruff.
The antibacterial content in garlic can help reduce dandruff and maintain a healthy scalp.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
