Asafoetida is sulfurous smelling gum-resin that’s extracted from Furula plants. It’s traditionally ground into a powder and used either for its proposed medicinal qualities or as a spice to add a savory flavor to food. Asafoetida is rich in antioxidants and may provide multiple health benefits, particularly for digestive health.
Asafoetida has been used for thousands of years to give flavor to dishes. In almost all Indian cuisine, ground asafoetida powder, often labeled as hing, is often paired with other spices like turmeric or cumin to provide a aromatic and flavor rich smell in spicy dishes.
Asafoetida is used in savory dishes, often to add a more full flavor by mimicking the taste of onions, garlic, egg, and even meat. It's a staple ingredient in Indian cooking, commonly used along with turmeric in lentil dishes like dal, and a variety of vegetable dishes. Asafoetida is used as a flavoring agent and forms a constituent of many spice mixtures. It is used to flavor, curries, meatballs, dal and pickles.
Shelf Life: 24 Months; Ingredient Type: Vegetarian | Asafoetida gum compound hing powder | Product Quantity: 100g+100g : Direct from factory to kitchen shelfHing Bandhani extract from Rajasthan
Package Content: 2 Hing Bottles of 100g each | Type of Container: Plastic Bottle Food grade | Ingredients: Wheat Floor, Original Pure Asafoetida, Edible Gum (100% Natural)
