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Benefits of Asafoetida (Hing)

Asafoetida, is the dried latex gum, exuded from the living underground rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, which is a perennial herbal plant (1- 1.5 m high). The species is native to the mountains of Afghanistan. As its name suggests, Asafetida has a fetid smell but in cooked dishes it delivers a smooth flavor reminiscent of leeks. It is also known as an assent food of God.

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