Asafetida Herb, Hing, Asafoetida Spice

Asafetida (Hing, Asafoetida)

Asafetida comes from parsley family (Apiaceae). It has a very strong repugnant smell. Dried asafetida consists mostly of a resin. The resin (pure form) should be fried in hot oil. This changes the taste to a more pleasant impression. Use less tahn a pea-sized amount to flavour a dish for 5 people. The powdered asafetida (asafetida powder) is the resin mixed with rice flour and therefore much less strong in flavor, but more easy in using.

It is a popular spice in India and Persia. It was popular in Europe in the Middle Ages to flavour barbecued mutton.

Nutritional Values of Asafetida (Asafoetida)

Parameters	Value per 100g
Moisture  Protein  Fat  Minerals  Fibre  Carbohydrates  Energy  Calcium  Phosphorus  Iron	16.000 gm    4.000 gm    1.100 gm    7.000 gm    4.100 gm    67.800 gm    297.000 K cal 690.000 mg    50.000 mg    39.400 mg
Vitamins
Carotene  Riboflavin  Niacin	4.000 µg     0.040 mg    0.300 mg
Minerals & Trace Elements
Magnesium  Copper  Manganese  Zinc  Chromium	80.000 mg    0.430 mg    1.120 mg    0.830 mg    0.079 mg

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