Asafoetida Resin, True Raw Chunk (Ferula foetida)

Unit size: 1 ounce

Origin: India

Form: Chunk pieces and some 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 is pure, raw food-grade Asafoetida, and therefore extremely rare. We import this directly from India ourselves. It contains no extra ingredients or additives of any sort. Because of this it clumps into hard blocks. You may need to put it in a bag and use a hammer to get it into small usable pieces!

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 raw Asafoetida is herb grade and safe for cooking.