Asafoetida Resin - Wild Harvested Spice and Natural Incense

Asafoetida Resin,  Asafoetida is a gum-resin obtained from the roots of the herbal plant, F. asafoetida. It is used widely all over the world as a flavoring spice in a variety of foods.Surprisingly, Organic Asafoetida gum has an unpleasant scent before it is cooked but don't let that discourage you from trying this amazing unique herb!  The resin gets its name from the Persian word “aza” and the Latin word “foetida,” which refer to the strong sulfurous odor. Organic Asafoetida herb is also known as "merde du Diable" in French, which literally means Devil's dung. Fortunately, the odor dissipates upon cooking! In cooked dishes, it delivers an amazingly smooth, unique flavor reminiscent of leeks or other onion relatives. Asafoetida plays a critical flavoring role in vegetarian cuisine by acting as a savory enhancer, mimicking other flavors and spices. While the asafoetida plant is most known as an herb for use in food, it is also used in Spiritual settings and in alternative religious pra