derives from asafoetida 2019-08-10T15:50:03Z Asafoetida is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) (Perumkayam) exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula (F. foetida and F. assa-foetida), perennial herbs growing 1 to 1.5 m (3.3 to 4.9 ft) tall. They are part of the celery family, Umbelliferae. The species are native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan, but are mainly cultivated in nearby Pakistan and India. Asafoetida has a pungent smell, lending it the trivial name of stinking gum, but in cooked dishes it delivers a smooth flavour reminiscent of leeks or other onion relatives. Emma Griffiths hengu hing inguva jowani badian kayam ting spice food product natural extractive Ferula assa-foetida ready for release