Asafoetida (Hing) By Ebrahimpour Trading

Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida) is the
dried sap or gum resin obtained from the roots ofFerulaplants.
Its commonly dried, ground into a coarse, yellow powder, and used for either
culinary or medicinal purposes.While its native to Afghanistan and Iran,
asafoetida is commonly used in Indian cuisine, where its referred to as hing
.

As a seasoning, asafoetida is known for its strong, pungent
odor, which is due to its high concentration of sulfur compounds. In fact, due
to its unpleasant smell, its sometimes referred to as stinking gum.

However, when cooked, its flavor and smell become much more
palatable and are often described as being similar to those of leeks, garlic,
and even meat.

Hing is used to aid
digestion and gas, as well as treat bronchitis and kidney stones. During the
Middle Ages, some people wore the dried gum around their necks to help ward off
infection and disease. Women sometimes use asafoetida to restart
their menstrual periods after menstruation has stopped for some reason. In
manufacturing, asafoetida is used as a fragrance in cosmetics and as a
flavoring ingredient in foods and beverages.