🌿 Hing Powder (Asafoetida): Premium Grade Spice

🔹 Botanical Profile

• Botanical Name: Ferula assa-foetida
• Family: Apiaceae
• Common Names: Hing (Hindi), Perungayam (Tamil), Inguva (Telugu), Hilteet (Arabic), Hingu (Sanskrit)
• Origin: Native to Iran & Afghanistan, processed in India
• Part Used: Resin from rootstock
• Appearance: Fine yellowish-brown powder

🌾 Plant Profile & Flavor

Raw form: reddish-brown resin
Powder form: yellowish-brown, blended with starch
Flavor: Pungent & sulfurous raw → rich umami aroma when cooked.

🔸 Called “Food of the Gods” in ancient Indian texts for digestive and aromatic value.

🧪 Nutritional & Chemical Composition

Key Compounds: Ferulic acid, Umbelliferone, Sulfur compounds (disulfides), Asafoetidic acid

✅ Health Benefits

• Improves digestion, relieves gas & bloating
• Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant effects
• Antimicrobial — fights bacteria, viruses, fungi
• Respiratory relief — asthma, cough, bronchitis
• Supports women’s health — regulates cycle, eases cramps
• Blood circulation & pressure regulation

🍲 Culinary Applications

• Tempering (tadka) for dals, curries, sabzis
• Pickles & chutneys — adds depth & shelf life
• Vegan/Jain cuisine — onion-garlic substitute
• Herbal teas for digestion

🏭 Industrial & Medicinal Uses

• Pharmaceuticals: digestive syrups, balms
• Ayurveda: detox & herbal remedies
• Food industry: spice blends, seasonings
• Veterinary & folk medicine: natural tonic

📦 Product Types & Packaging

Available Packaging: 50g–500g jars/pouches, Bulk: 1kg–25kg drums/packs, Custom private label export packaging.

📈 Market Insights

• India is world’s leading processor & exporter
• Rising demand in vegan & gluten-free foods
• Popular in ready-to-cook spice kits & herbal medicines

📄 Product Specification Summary

🤝 Why Choose Our Hing Powder?

• ✅ Premium resin sourcing
• ✅ Hygienically processed & safe
• ✅ Food-grade certified packaging
• ✅ Bulk & private label supply
• ✅ Export documentation support