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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Conventional

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.

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 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 HingLal (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 �avour, it is mixed with starch and gum and sold as compounded Asafoetidamostly in bricked form. It is also available in free sowing (Powder form)printable forms. Asafoetida is extensively used for favouring curries, sauces, and pickles. It is also used in medicines because of its antibiotic properties.

Product Specification

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%

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Color: Natural Color
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