| Botanical Name | Ferula assa-foetida |
| Common Name | |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Solubility | Not Applicable |
| Specific Gravity | Not Applicable |
| Optical Rotation | Not Applicable |
| Refrective Index | Not Applicable |
| PlantPart | Root and Stem |
| Bland With | |
| CAS No | Not Applicable |
| Flash Point | NLT 86 °C |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Asafoetida Oleoresin has a characteristic aromatic order and bitter acidic taste. It is actually a gum oleoresin from the various plants of ferula varieties. Asafoetida oleoresin is used in diluted form. The pure resin is very strong and with disagreeable odour.9
Also known as Devil’s Dung and Food of the Gods, Asafoetida was the popular flavoring spice of ancient Rome. With a pungent aroma that is more persistent than garlic, Asafoetida is still used as an ingredient in Worcestershire sauce, which was based on a recipe from a British officer returned from colonial India.
Color : a characteristic aromatic order,
Aroma : Asafoetida Essential Oil has a strong odor reminiscent of cooked garlic and onion
Asafoetida contains Resin (40 - 64 %), Gum (approx. 25%), Voltile Oil (10-17%), Ash (1.5 to 10 %)
As medicine it is useful for curing colic flatulence. Uses have been mentioned for toothache cure. In cooking asafoetida sprinkled in very minute quantity on fried snacks give an agreeable flavour.
