Asafoetida (Hing) Powder
Product information
Price on Request
Description
Origin Dried sap (gum oleoresin) extracted from the roots and rhizomes of several species of Ferula plants, perennial herbs in the carrot family (Apiaceae). Raw Form Sold as large, hard, brownish-yellow chunks of resin. It is incredibly pungent and has a strong, tenacious, sulfurous odor (often likened to garlic, onion, or even rotten eggs). This is why it is sometimes nicknamed "Devil's Dung." Common Form Most commonly sold as a compounded fine powder (like the substance in your image, which is
Features & Specifications
Asafoetida is an oleo-gum resin, meaning it is naturally composed of oil, gum, and resin.1. Main Natural Components (Gum Oleoresin)The pure resin contains these fractions:ComponentPercentage (Approx.)Key RoleResin40â64%Contains compounds like ferulic acid and asaresinotannols.Gum~25%Contains sugars like glucose, galactose, and l-arabinose.Volatile Oil10â17%Contains the potent sulfur compounds responsible for the smell and flavor.2. The Pungent Active CompoundsThe characteristic smell and flavor are due to various sulfur-containing compounds in the volatile oil, such as:(Z)-1-propenyl sec-butyl disulfide2-butyl-propenyl-disulfideDiallyl sulfide (also found in garlic)3. Contents of Compounded Asafoetida Powder (The most common form)The yellow powder you buy in stores is rarely 100% pure resin. It is usually a blend to stabilize the powder and make it easier to measure. The contents typically are:Asafoetida Resin: (Around 30â50%)Edible Starch/Flour: (The majority ingredient) such as rice flour, maida (white wheat flour), or corn flour.Gum Arabic (Acacia Gum): Used as a binder.
Listed: December 2, 2025