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Asafoetida

Asafoetida is basically the dried sap obtained from the roots of Ferula plants. Native to Afghanistan and Iraq, asafoetida is dried, ground into a spice, and used as a spice in various cuisines across the world. The Asafoetida exporter in India exports tonnes of Asadfoetida to various countries in the world. Besides, its unique flavor and aroma, Asafoetida also has many health benefits. Asafoetida export from India has thus been increasing over a period of time. This high global demand of Asafoetida is a good opportunity for the Indian asafoetida exporter to export his products abroad and gain recognition internationally. Asafoetida export is one of the most important export sectors today.

Global Market Demand

Asafoetida exporter in India exports asafoetida to around 114 countries and territories in the world. The combined value of total Asafoetida import from India is 7.93 USD million. The growing popularity of Asafoetida worldwide is due to its several healthy and medicinal uses. Asafoetida is used for curing and preventing health conditions such as breathing or throat problems, digestion problems, to restart their menstrual periods after menstruation by women, and so on.

Specification

Product NameAsafoetida
OriginPeruCentral Asia, eastern Iran to Afghanistan
FamilyUmbellifers
Binomial nameFerula assafoetida

Ingredients

NutrientsCalories 297.1
Carbohydrates 67.8g
Fiber 4.1g
MineralsCalcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorous
Zinc
Copper
Manganese
Protein4 g
FatsFat 1.1g

Uses & Benefits

Uses :

  • Culinary Asafoetida has many health benefits. It is used to reduce bloating and such other digestion and stomach problems.
  • Culinary Asafoetida is also known to be a natural source to lower blood pressure levels. It is a blood thinner and is packed with a compound called coumarin that aids in improving blood flow.
  • Culinary Asafoetida is also said to heal insect and animal bites. It is also known to reduce menstrual pain and headaches.
  • Culinary Asafoetida is also sometimes applied directly to the skin for corns and calluses. But no scientific evidence has supported this use.