Pure Asafoetida (Hing)

Pure Asafoetida is definitely up there with the most weird and wonderful spices you can find. This gum oleoresin comes from the rhizome of  the Ferula assa-foetida plant and sometimes goes by the name “hing”. This is one of the nicer names it has – others include Devil’s Dung, Stinking Gum, Stinkender… need we go on! You may have guessed, but this stuff reeks. Badly. In a bid to keep packaging down, we supply this resinous substance in smell proof bags, inside our usual packaging.

WARNING – Pure Asafoetida will stain skin and it can take months to fade away, so be sure to wear gloves or use tools to handle it. On the subject of tools, shave just a small amount off with a dedicated knife or implement as this too will likely take on that distinctive aroma!

So, all that said, is it worth the bother of using Pure Asafoetida? Definitely. If you’re into Asian/ Indian cooking, some would say it’s essential. Despite the smell of it, when you fry off just a small amount, it takes on an incredible flavour like garlic and onions. Not only is this authentic, but is great for those avoiding (or with intolerances to) alliums. With careful use and a nose peg, this can really add a great deal of flavour to your foods!

Always be sure to read the labels before consumption. Suitable for vegetarian, vegan and kosher recipes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

While every effort is made to keep all products in isolation from everything else, we cannot guarantee products are totally free of traces of the following allergens.

• Cereals containing gluten
• Peanuts
• Soybeans
• Nuts
• Mustard
• Celery
• Milk and Dairy products
• Sesame Seeds
• Products containing sulphur dioxide at concentrations more than 10mg/kg or 10mg/litre.

 

Bag Dimensions

Small – 130mm x 80mm (opens to about 50mm max)

Medium – 170mm x 110mm (opens to about 70mm max)

Large – 200mm x 120mm (opens to about 70mm max)

Please note – Use by dates on the products in the images are for display purposes only.