Asafoetida is a dried gum resin obtained from the taproot or rhizome of giant fennel, specifically Ferula asafoetida. The plants used to prepare the spice are from Iran and Afghanistan. The juice of the gum begins to coagulate when exposed to air and has a pungent and pungent odor similar to that of garlic.
When the product has set to a solid mass, its color varies from gray to black but is usually reddish brown. This Spice can be purchased in several versions – tear, mass, paste, and powder. Tears are the purest, most widely commercially available, and powdered versions usually contain additives such as gum Arabic, flour, and turmeric.
Today, Asafoetida is used mostly in Pakistan India, where it is highly valued for its antiseptic properties and is often added to fruits and vegetables. Asafoetida is still used in Afghanistan and Pakistan to prepare dried meat, Fish, vegetables, Pickles, and Sauces.
