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Garlic essential oil

Garlic essential oil is used in boilie formulation mainly as a flavouring, attraction contributor and appetite stimulant. Typical dosage is expressed as millilitres per kg of dry mix.

Also known as: garlic oil

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 0.1 ml/kg
Typical: 0.5 ml/kg
Maximum: 1.2 ml/kg
Absolute maximum: 2 ml/kg

0 ml/kg 0.1 ml/kg–1.2 ml/kg ideal 2 ml/kg+ too dominant too much

Above the recommended maximum the mix becomes harder to balance. Treat the absolute maximum as a hard ceiling.

Nutritional estimates

per 100 g dry · estimated

Functional properties

Binding strength 0/10

Digestibility 4/10

Solubility / leakage 7/10

Natural attraction 7/10

Hardening 0/10

Softening 1/10

Texture opening 0/10

Cold water suitability 8/10

Warm water suitability 7/10

Buoyancy 0/10

Clouding 1/10

Oiliness 6/10

Processing tolerance 5/10

Roles

FlavouringAttraction contributorAppetite stimulant

Allergens

No declared allergens

Handling

Very concentrated: dose by the drop (about 20 drops per ml) and avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Data confidence: Low

Estimates from ingredient data — practical guidance, not laboratory analysis.

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