Asafoetida
Asafoetida is a strongly aromatic resin-based spice used in small quantities to add depth and a savoury, umami note to lentils and vegetable dishes.
We offer compounded hing in granular and powder forms, in strength grades suited to food manufacturing and retail packing.
Spice Speciality
- Cleaned, graded and quality-checked before dispatch
- Available in bulk export and retail-ready packaging
- Full documentation and lab reports on request
- Custom grades and private labelling available
| HS Code | 130190 |
| Forms | Whole / Stemless / Crushed / Powder |
| Strength | Multiple grades |
| Use | Food / Retail |
Health Benefits
- Traditionally used to aid digestion and ease bloating
- Adds savoury umami depth without extra salt
- Naturally gluten-free
- Used in small quantities for big flavour impact
Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep tightly sealed as aroma is strong and pervasive
- Use a dry spoon to avoid moisture contamination
Six-stage quality control
Every lot passes through all six stages in order no shortcuts, no skipped checks, regardless of order size.
Sourcing Control
Raw material is selected from trusted growers and mandis, inspected on arrival for grade, aroma and colour.
Farm & mandi verification · Pre-harvest assessment · Origin documentation
Cleaning & Sieving
Multi-stage sieving and air-cleaning removes dust, stalks, chaff and foreign matter.
Mechanical sieving · Air-cleaning · Initial moisture check
Sortex / Colour Sorting
Optical sorting delivers uniform colour and removes discoloured or damaged pieces.
Optical colour sorting · Size grading · Foreign matter removal
Lab Testing
Samples are tested for moisture, volatile-oil content, purity and safety parameters.
Moisture & purity testing · Pesticide residue check · Microbial testing
Grading & Processing
Product is graded and, where required, steam-sterilised or ground to the buyer's specification.
Steam sterilisation · Whole / ground grading · Batch consistency check
Packing & Sealing
Hygienic packing in food-grade, aroma-locking materials, sealed and labelled for export.
Food-grade packing · Fumigation certificate · Pre-shipment inspection
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