Gum Asafoetida

Offering Asafoetida Gum, Paste and Compounded.

Asafoetida has pungent smell. Due to this offensive smell , the jar of asafetida should be covered tightly or otherwise its aroma can impure the nearby stored spices. Despite of its uses as culinary it is also used as a medicinal herb.

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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

Asafoetida (also spelled asafetida) is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, perennial herbs growing 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 ft) tall. They are part of the celery family, Umbelliferae. Asafoetida is thought to be in the same genus as silphium, a North African plant now believed to be extinct, and was used as a cheaper substitute for that historically important herb from classical antiquity. The species are native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan where substantial amounts are grown.

Asafoetida has a pungent smell, as reflected in its name, lending it the trivial name of "stinking gum". The odor dissipates upon cooking; in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavour reminiscent of leeks or other onion relatives. Asafoetida is also known colloquially as "devil's dung" in English (and similar expressions in many other languages).

Asafoetida (also spelled asafetida) is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, perennial herbs growing 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 ft) tall. They are part of the celery family, Umbelliferae. Asafoetida is thought to be in the same genus as silphium, a North African plant now believed to be extinct, and was used as a cheaper substitute for that historically important herb from classical antiquity. The species are native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan where substantial amounts are grown.

Asafoetida has a pungent smell, as reflected in its name, lending it the trivial name of "stinking gum". The odor dissipates upon cooking; in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavour reminiscent of leeks or other onion relatives. Asafoetida is also known colloquially as "devil's dung" in English (and similar expressions in many other languages).

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