Gum Asafoetida
Type: Bitter / Paste
Scientific name: Ferula Asafoetida
Packing: 50 kg net / 51 kg gross carton with inner plastic bag and outer PP bag
Origin: Iran
Quality: Grade 1 without stones, low moisture.
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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.
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 (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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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
Hing (Asafoetida) is a spice commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, known for its distinctive pungent aroma and unique flavor. It is derived from the resin of the Ferula plant
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
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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).
Color: Natural Color
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Asafoetida is a spice that has amazing properties that can treat different kinds of stomach related problems such as upset stomach, intestinal worms, intestinal gas, etc.
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.
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.
Food, Feed & Pharma Grades
- Various particle sizes (very coarse to very fine).
- • Various hydration rates (very slow to very fast).
- • Various viscosities (1% solution in water = 50 cps to 7000 cps).
- • Special deodourised grades.
- • Special low microbiological count grades.
Technical Grades
Straight Guars:
- Various particle sizes (very coarse to very fine).
- Various hydration rates (very slow to very fast).
- Various viscosities (1% solution in water = 50 cps to 8000 cps).
- Special good Dry-Flow (Free-Flow) Guars.
- Special Anti-Dusted Guars.
Modified Guars and Guar Derivatives:
- Fast hydrating / High Viscosity / Diesel Slurriable (particularly suitable for oil, gas and other deep well drilling and EOR operations like polymer flooding / fracturing),
- Borated.
- Reticulated.
- Oxidised.
- Depolymerised.
- High water absorbance capacity.
- Carboxymethyl (Anionic).
- Hydroxypropyl (Nonionic).
- Hydroxypropyltrimethyl chloride (Cationic).
- Hydroxypropyltrimethyl chloride Hydroxypropyl (Cationic, double derivative).
- Special good Dry-Flow (Free-Flow) Modified Guars / Guar Derivatives.
- Special Anti-Dusted Modified Guars / Guar Derivatives.
Guar gum is a fiber from the seed of the guar plant.
Guar gum is used as a laxative. It is also used for treating diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), obesity, and diabetes; for reducing cholesterol; and for preventing “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis).
In foods and beverages, guar gum is used as a thickening, stabilizing, suspending, and binding agent.
In manufacturing, guar gum is used as a binding agent in tablets, and as a thickening agent in lotions and creams.
How does it work?
Guar gum is a fiber that normalizes the moisture content of the stool, absorbing excess liquid in diarrhea, and softening the stool in constipation. It also might help decrease the amount of cholesterol and glucose that is absorbed in the stomach and intestines.
There is some interest in using guar gum for weight loss because it expands in the intestine, causing a sense of fullness. This may decrease appetite.
USES:
Diarrhea. Adding guar gum to the tube feeding formula given to critical care patients may shorten episodes of diarrhea from about 30 days to about 8 days.
High cholesterol. Taking guar gum seems to lower cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol. Guar gum and pectin, taken with small amounts of insoluble fiber, also lower total and “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, but don't affect “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol or other blood fats called triglycerides.
Diabetes. Taking guar gum with meals seems to lower blood sugar after meals in people with diabetes. By slowing stomach emptying, guar gum may also lessen after-meal drops in blood pressure that occur frequently in people with diabetes.
Constipation.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Organic Gum Arabic (Acacia) is an emulsifier for flavor oils and essential oils, making them stable in water-based compounds. A 30/70 ratio of gum to water is recommended as the best starting point for a Gum Arabic solution. It can be mixed at a 6/1 ratio of gum to oil. It can be used in cosmetics, baking, and as a fiber supplement. Organic Gum Arabic (Acacia) is vegan, kosher, and gluten-free. The Sudanese Organic Gum Arabic Acacia Senegal Heshab is the best in quality all over the world.
Identification Description
Product Name : Asafoetida Gum Powder
Supplier : Samasta Foods. Pvt. Ltd.
Address : Plot No.113-114 Solitaire Industrial Park, N.H.8, Ajmer Road, Village- Dehmi Kalan, Sanganer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303007
Part Used : Stem
GMO / Non GMO : Non GMO
Allergen/Non Allergen : Non Allergen.
Storage : Store in a cool and dry place
Shelf Life : 2 years
Color : Since it is a Plant product, there is likely to be minor color variation from batch to batch of the Product because of the geographical and seasonal variations of the Raw Material.
Physical Parameters Standard
Colour Yellowish Brown
Taste Bitter and Hot taste
Aroma Strong Strange Smell
Form Powder
Extranaceous particles NMT 1%
Total Ash NMT 5 %
Particle Size 25-40 mesh
Moisture NMT 14%
