Health benefits of Asafoetida:
Asafoetida is rich in antioxidants and provides multiple health benefits.
In addition to flavoring food, asafoetida has been also used for centuries around the world for its health benefits.
Asafoetida is used to aid digestion as well as treat bronchitis and kidney stones.
Asafoetida has also been shown to help boost digestion by increasing the activity of digestive enzymes, it also helps lower blood pressure.
Asafoetida is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the living underground rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula (three of which grow in India), which is a perennial herb (1 to 1.5 mtr. High). The species are distributed from the Mediterranean region to Central Asia. In India it is grown in Kashmir and in some parts of Punjab. The major supply of Asafoetida to India is from Afghanistan and Iran. There are two main varieties of Asafoetida ie. Hing Kabuli Sufaid (Milky white Asafoetida) and Hing Lal (Red Asafoetida). Asafoetida is acrid and bitter in taste and emits a strong disagreeable pungent odor due to the presence of Sulphur compounds therein.
The white or pale variety is water soluble, whereas the dark or black variety is oil soluble. Since pure Asafoetida is not preferred due to its strong flavour, it is mixed with starch and gum and sold as compounded Asafoetida mostly in bricked form. It is also available in free flowing (Powder form) or in tablet forms. Asafoetida is extensively used for flavouring curries, sauces, and pickles. It is also used in medicines because of its antibiotic properties.
Asafoetida is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the living underground rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula (three of which grow in India), which is a perennial herb(1 to 1.5 mtr High). The species are distributed from the Mediterranean region to central Asia. In India, it is grown in Kashmir and in some parts of Punjab. The major supply of Asafoetida to India is from Afghanistan and Iran. There are two main varieties of Asafoetida ie. Hing Kabuli Sufaid (Milky white Asafoetida) and HingLal (Red Asafoetida). Asafoetida is acrid and bitter in taste and emits a strong disagreeable pungent odor due to the presence of Sulphur compounds therein.
The white or pale variety is water-soluble, whereas the dark or black variety, is oil soluble. Since pure Asafoetida is not preferred due to its strong �avour, it is mixed with starch and gum and sold as compounded Asafoetidamostly in bricked form. It is also available in free sowing (Powder form)printable forms. Asafoetida is extensively used for favouring curries, sauces, and pickles. It is also used in medicines because of its antibiotic properties.
Asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida) powder is a strong-smelling spice derived from the dried latex of the asafoetida plant's roots. It is widely used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian cuisines, as well as in traditional medicine. Below are the general specifications for asafoetida powder:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: Fine, free-flowing powder
Color: Light yellow to brownish-yellow
Odor & Taste: Strong, pungent sulfurous aroma with a bitter taste
Texture: Smooth, uniform powder
Mesh Size: 80-120 mesh
Purity: 99% (export quality)
Chemical & Nutritional Properties (Per 100g):
Moisture Content: Max 10-12%
Resin Content: 40-65%
Gum Content: 20-30%
Volatile Oil Content: 3-10%
Carbohydrates: 60-70%
Protein Content: 4-8%
Fiber Content: 3-6%
Total Ash Content: Max 7-10%
Acid Insoluble Ash: Max 1.5%
Sulfur Compounds: Present in significant amounts (responsible for the pungency)
Microbiological Standards:
Total Plate Count: Max 50,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold: Max 500 CFU/g
Coliforms: <10 CFU/g
E. Coli: Absent
Salmonella: Absent
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2): Max 10 ppb
Contaminants & Adulterants:
Pesticide Residues: As per country-specific regulations (FSSAI, EU, FDA)
Heavy Metals:
Lead (Pb): <0.2 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): <0.1 ppm
Arsenic (As): <0.1 ppm
Mercury (Hg): <0.05 ppm
Artificial Colors, Flavors & Preservatives: Must be absent
Adulteration: Should be free from starch, soapstone powder, and synthetic resins
Types of Asafoetida Powder:
Pure Asafoetida Powder: 100% resin ground into powder (very strong)
Compounded Asafoetida Powder: Mixed with edible starch, gum arabic, or wheat flour (less intense)
Applications of Asafoetida Powder:
Food Industry: Used in spice blends, curries, lentil dishes, and pickles
Pharmaceuticals & Ayurveda: Used for digestion, anti-inflammatory benefits, and respiratory health
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in traditional skincare and herbal formulations
Animal Feed & Pest Control: Sometimes used in herbal veterinary medicine
Price : INR 850.00 / Kilogram
Business Type : Manufacturer, Exporter, Supplier
Product Details
Application ; Cooking
Shelf Life : 1 Year
Feature : Good In Taste, Good Smell, Improves Digestion
Form : Powder
Packaging Type : Paper Box
Packaging Size : 100gm, 250gm, 500gm
Preferred Buyer From
Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida) is the dried sap obtained from the roots of Ferula plants. While it's native to Afghanistan and Iraq, asafoetida is commonly used in Indian cuisine where it's dried, ground into a spice, and referred to as hing. In addition to flavoring food, asafoetida has also been used for centuries around the world for its perceived health benefits.
Color: Natural Color
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General Information - Ferula asafoetida is herbaceous plant of the umbelliferae family. It is oleo gum resin obtained from the rhizome and root of plant. This spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. It is used in modern herbalism in the treatment of hysteria, some nervous conditions, bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough. It was at one time employed in the treatment of infantile pneumonia and flatulent colic. The gum resin is antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, laxative, and sedative. The volatile oil in the gum is eliminated through the lungs, making this an excellent treatment for asthma. The odor of asafoetida is imparted to the breath, secretions, flatus, and gastric eructations. Its properties are antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant, emmenagogue and vermifuge. Asafoetida has also been used as a sedative. It also thins the blood and lowers blood pressure. It is widely used in India in food and as a medicine in Indian systems of medicine like ayurveda. Asafoetida has been held in great esteem among indigenous medicines, particularly in Unani system from the earliest times.
Phytochemicals - An analysis of asafoetida shows it to consist of carbohydrates 67.8% per 100 gms, moisture 16.0%, protein 4.0%, fat 1.1%, minerals 7.0% and fiber 4.1%. Its mineral and vitamin contents include substantial calcium besides phosphorus, iron, carotene, riboflavin and niacin. Its calorific value is 297, contains 40-64% resinous material composed of ferulic acid, umbel-liferone, asaresinotannols, farnesiferols A, B, and C etc., about 25% gum composed of glucose, galactose, l-arabinose, rhamnose, and glucuronic acid and volatile oil (3-17%) consisting of disulfides as its major components, notably 2-butyl propenyl disulfide (E- and Z-isomers), with monoterpenes (�±- and �²-pinene, etc.), free ferulic acid, valeric acid, and traces of vanillin (LAF). The disagreeable odor of the oil is reported to be due mainly to the disulphide C11H20S2.
