Top 10 Health Benefits of Asafetida (Hing)
Asafetida, also known as hing, is a latex gum extracted from several species of a perennial herb, Ferula.It is available in the market as a solid brick or smaller pieces, as well as in tablet or powder form. This potent-smelling spice is commonly used in Persian and Indian cooking for flavoring, food preservation and fragrance. Due to its strong odor, it is also called Devil’s dung. From a nutritional perspective, asafetida provides protein, fiber, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorous, iron, niacin, carotene and riboflavin.