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Commonly known as Hing in Indian cuisine, asafetida is a spice with a similar taste to onions, garlic, or leeks. Use to add garlic or onion flavor without having to add any real garlic or onion. As a seasoning, it should be used in small amounts to help enhance the overall flavor of your dish. Try seasoning curries, seafood or roasted vegetables.

Flavor Profile

Savory and slightly bitter, with a flavor profile similar to onions, garlic and leeks. When cooked, it's oniony in both taste and aroma, making it a beneficial substitute for onion or garlic for those who may have dietary restrictions.

How to Use

Asafetida is used to enhance the flavor of your recipe, slightly similar to how salt can. It's also commonly used as substitute or replacement for garlic and onions. Try adding to curries, seafood, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables.

About This Blend

Asafetida is a spice powder made from the ground, dried resin of a giant fennel plant. It's native to India, Iran and Afghanistan. In Hindi, it's called Hing. It's also known as the "Devil’s Dung" and "Stinking Gum," as it has an unpleasant aroma when uncooked.

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Asafetida Q&A

What is asafetida powder?

Asafetida powder is a ground powder from the gum of giant fennel, and is often used as a garlic and/or onion substitute in cooking -- especially for those who's diets may not allow garlic or onion consumption.

What does asafetida taste like?

Asafetida, or asafoetida, tastes oniony when applied in cooking. Uncooked, it has an unpleasant smell.

What are the uses of asafetida?

Use asafetida in places where you'd normally use garlic or onion powder when cooking. Asafetida seasoning is also great to use with fish, grilled meats and roasted veggies.

Dietary Information

Salt-Free

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Onion-Free

Garlic-Free

Black Pepper-Free

Corn-Free

Capsicum-Free

Sweetener-Free

Sugar-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Ingredients

Asafetida, wheat and rice bran.

Contains wheat