Asafoetida Powder, Organic (Ferula foetida)
Unit size: 1 ounce
Origin: India
Form: Powder
Other names: Hing, Ferula, asafoetida, asafetida, assafoetida, devil's dung, food of the gods
Esoteric Uses: Banishing, protection, exorcism, curses
Esoteric Associations: Saturn, Earth
Incense Aroma: Strong, pungent, unpleasant to some, overpowering
This product is blended with fenugreek seed powder (60%) to prevent hardening.
Asafoetida is one of those acquired smells that you either love or hate. Many think that it is awful the first time one smells it, but it has underlying tones that will grow on you in peculiar ways. This Asafoetida is the very pure and clean smelling. This Asafoetida Powder comes from India.
Asafoetida is a common ingredient in Indian and Middle-Eastern cooking. This Asafoetida powder is herb grade and safe for cooking.