Raw Asafoetida Resin – Pure Hing from Afghanistan & Iran

Raw asafoetida resin is available in a single 10 g pack priced at ₹540 inclusive of GST sourced from Iran and Afghanistan, the primary growing regions for the finest quality asafoetida worldwide.

Raw asafoetida resin is 100% pure dried sap from the Ferula plant no fillers, no wheat flour, no starch. Regular compounded hing (the yellow powder in most kitchens) is typically only 30–40% asafoetida, diluted with flour and additives to make it easier to handle and cheaper to sell. Raw resin is far more potent, a pinch the size of a matchstick head replaces a full teaspoon of compounded hing.

This raw hing resin is sourced from Iran and Afghanistan the rugged, arid terrains where Ferula asafoetida plants grow natively and produce the most potent, aromatic resin. India does not commercially cultivate asafoetida; all authentic raw resin is imported from these two regions.

Scrape or break a tiny piece roughly the size of a matchstick head and add directly to hot oil or ghee at the start of tadka. It will dissolve and release its rich, savoury aroma within seconds. Use far less than you would compounded hing; raw resin is significantly more potent.

Raw asafoetida resin costs more because it is pure, unadulterated dried plant sap with no fillers. A 10 g block lasts as long as 150–200 g of compounded hing powder, since you use a fraction per dish. The effective cost per use is comparable or lower than supermarket compounded hing.

Asafoetida is traditionally valued for digestive support, reduction of bloating, and gut health benefits attributed to its active compound ferulic acid and sulphur compounds. Raw resin delivers these benefits in a more concentrated form than compounded hing, which is significantly diluted.

Yes. Raw asafoetida resin is 100% pure plant sap with no wheat flour, starch, or additives making it naturally gluten-free. Standard compounded hing powders typically contain wheat flour as a filler and are NOT gluten-free, making raw resin the only safe choice for those with gluten intolerance.