Evaluation of garlic ecotypes for allicin and other allyl thiosulphinates

► First comprehensive report on evaluation of Indian garlic ecotypes for allicin. ► Analytical method validated for estimation of allyl thiosulphinates in garlic. ► All ecotypes fit for the pharmacological grade. ► Clonal selections had higher allicin values than other breeding materials. ► Findings will be useful for pharmaceutical and food processing industries.