Asafoetida (Compounded)
Asafoetida (Compounded)
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Description
Description
Distinctive and powerfully aromatic, Asafoetida or Hing, has been treasured for centuries in Indian, Persian, and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Extracted from the dried resin of the Ferula asafoetida plant, it brings instant savoury warmth and layered flavour to plant-based dishes.
Pure Asafoetida resin is intensely potent and sticky, it’s traditionally compounded with a carrier for ease of use. Unlike most commercial varieties that rely on wheat or rice flour, Spice Zen compounds its Asafoetida with certified organic arrowroot and a touch of gum arabica, creating a clean, naturally gluten-free and grain-free alternative that blends smoothly and retains its authentic aroma.
Naturally low-FODMAP, when gently heated in oil or ghee at the start of cooking, asafoetida's sharp raw aroma mellows into smooth onion–garlic savouriness that deepens soups, sauces, lentils, and vegetables.
Used correctly, it does not smell harsh, instead it creates a mellow, buttery aroma that enhances the dish beautifully.
A cornerstone of Ayurvedic and Middle Eastern cooking, Asafoetida has long been used to bring balance and savoury depth to vegetarian dishes.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
- Raw: sharply pungent, resinous, and sulphurous
- Cooked: mellow, buttery, and savoury, reminiscent of sautéed onion and garlic
- Complex, earthy, and deeply comforting
How to Use
- Use just a pinch for 3–4 servings, a little goes a long way
- Always add at the beginning of cooking to hot oil, ghee, or butter, not at the end
- Heating mellows its sharpness and releases true aroma
- Avoid adding directly to liquids as it dissolves best in fat
- Ideal for onion–garlic-free, gluten-free, and low-FODMAP cooking.
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When heated in oil, ghee, or even neutral vegetable oils, Spice Zen Asafoetida (Compounded) releases natural sulphur compounds that mimic the depth and sweetness of sautéed onion and garlic.
This lets cooks build savoury umami and aroma without using alliums, ideal for low-FODMAP, onion–garlic-free, and sattvic meals.
Perfect For
Everyday cooking, Global fusion dishes, Low-FODMAP & sattvic meals and Onion–garlic-free diets
Wellness Note
Revered in Ayurveda for its warming character and aromatic depth, Asafoetida is traditionally valued for its balancing influence on the digestive fire (Agni), bringing harmony and comfort to every meal.
Presentation & Storage
Handcrafted and packed in an amber glass jar to preserve the freshness and fragrance of freshly milled herbs.
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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