Asafoetida oleoresin is a concentrated extract derived from the resin or gum of the Ferula assa-foetida plant, a perennial herb native to Iran and Afghanistan. Known for its strong, pungent aroma and flavor, it is widely used in culinary and medicinal applications. .It is typically obtained through solvent extraction, resulting in a highly concentrated oil-soluble form. Asafoetida oleoresin is known as “devil’s dung” because of its strong smell, asafoetida has been used historically as a spice and medicine for various ailments.

• Plant: Ferula assa-foetida (asafoetida plant)
• Family: Apiaceae (parsley family)
• Source: Resin obtained from the roots
• Origin: Native to Iran and Afghanistan, now cultivated in parts of India and the Middle East
• Processing: Extraction involves using a solvent like ethanol to extract the oil-soluble compounds from the resin.
• Color: Dark brown to amber
• Consistency: Thick, viscous liquid

• Culinary Uses: Adds a unique, pungent flavor and enhances umami flavor to foods, especially Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
• Digestive Health: Supports digestion and helps relieve gastrointestinal discomfort such as bloating and gas.
• Respiratory Health: Helps clear airways and relieve symptoms of asthma and bronchitis.
• Anti-inflammatory properties: It has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce inflammation and pain.

Ferula asafoetida Linn: Asafoetida, the gum resin prized as a condiment in India and Iran, is obtained chiefly from the plant Ferula asafoetida. Asafoetida has long been used in Iran and Afghanistan, where it is valued for its distinctive flavor and medicinal properties. It was introduced to India and the Middle East and became an important ingredient in their culinary traditions and herbal medicines. Asafoetida oleoresin (oil soluble) remains an important ingredient in global cuisine and traditional medicine, reflecting its continued popularity and versatile uses for flavor and health promotion.