Organic
Asafoetida
Hing
हींग · Ferula assa-foetida
- Origin:
- Afghanistan / Kashmir (processed India)
- Flavour:
- Intensely pungent raw; mellow garlic-onion when cooked
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About Asafoetida
Asafoetida transforms completely upon cooking — from intensely sulfurous raw to rich, savory garlic-onion flavour. Used for over 2,000 years across Persia, India and Rome. Irreplaceable in Jain and Brahmin cooking where onion and garlic are avoided. Persian traders called it "food of the gods."
Health Benefits
- Powerful carminative — eliminates gas and bloating effectively
- Anti-inflammatory compounds support joint and digestive health
- Antiviral properties used in Ayurveda during flu season
- Shown to help reduce blood pressure in preliminary studies
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Essential tempering agent in dals, sambar and chutneys
- Substitute for onion and garlic in Jain cooking
- Pickling spice blends and achaar masalas
- Ayurvedic medicinal formulations for digestion
Processing & Grades
Sourced as raw resin, compounded with wheat or rice flour and packed at FSSAI-approved facilities. Available in pure resin and compound forms. Strength: single, double, triple compound.
