A fine asafoetida powder containing 30% asafoetida resin, along with rice flour and gum arabic.
Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida, family Apiaceae) is a resin gum which comes from the dried sap from the stem and roots of the wild fennel genus Ferula. Today, the most commonly available form is compounded asafoetida, a fine powder containing 30% asafoetida resin, along with rice flour and gum arabic. It derives its English and scientific name from the Persian word for resin (asa) and Latin foetida, which refers to its strong sulfurous odor. In Turkish, it is known as Seytantersi, Seytan b?k?su or Seytanotu (the Devil's Herb). In many of the northern Indian languages it is known as hing. In Tamil, it is known as perungaayam. This Spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. It has certain medicinal uses: it aids the digestion, and is helpful in cases of asthma and bronchitis.
Packing Available
Consumer Pack: 100grm.
Bulk Pack: 10kg.
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Style:
Dried
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Part:
Root
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Form:
Powder
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Type:
Fennel & Aniseed
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