Hing (Asafoetida) Oleoresin

Product Name: Hing (Asafoetida) Oleoresin

Botanical Name: Ferula assa-foetida (Family: Apiaceae)

Physical Form: Thick, viscous liquid

Color: Pale yellow to light brown

Odor: Strong, pungent, characteristic of Asafoetida, with a sulfurous, garlic-like aroma

Taste: Pungent, sharp, and bitter with a distinctive, garlic-onion flavor

Physical & Chemical Properties:

• Specific Gravity (at 25°C): 0.980 – 1.020
• Refractive Index (at 20°C): 1.490 – 1.510
• Flashpoint: 100-105°C
• Acid Value: ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
• Moisture Content: ≤ 5%

Extraction Method:

• Extraction Process: Solvent extraction (commonly ethanol or hexane) or supercritical CO2 extraction.
• Source Material: Dried resin obtained from the gum of the Ferula assa-foetida plant.
• Yield: The yield of oleoresin depends on the extraction process and quality of the raw material used.

Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, oils, and organic solvents; insoluble in water

Shelf Life: 1-2 years from the manufacturing date when stored in optimal conditions.

Applications:

Food Industry:

• Used as a flavoring agent in spice blends, sauces, pickles, chutneys, curries, and soups.
• A key ingredient in vegetarian and vegan dishes as a substitute for onion and garlic.

Cosmetics & Toiletries:

• Incorporated in perfumes, soaps, and other toiletries for its strong, pungent, and exotic fragrance.

Pharmaceuticals:

• Known for its digestive, carminative, and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Used in traditional medicine to treat indigestion, gas, and other gastrointestinal issues.

Aromatherapy:

• Used in massage oils and essential oil blends for its therapeutic properties.

Perfumery:

• Added in small quantities for a rich, complex, spicy note.