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Buy Chef Special Pure, Gluten-Free Asafoetida (hing) that transforms every dish with bold, savoury depth.
Gluten-Free Asafoetida (Hing) Powder, Wheatflour, Gum to break up the Asafoetida
Each jar contains 30g, approximately 14 x 1/2 Tsp
Recommended usage for maximum freshness is 9 months.
Yes, pure asafoetida resin is naturally gluten-free. The problem starts when manufacturers add wheat flour as a filler, making most standard hing powders unsuitable for gluten-free diets. Always check the label.
Pure asafoetida resin clumps easily, so most brands mix in wheat flour to keep it free-flowing and easy to measure. Our gluten-free asafoetida uses rice flour instead same texture, zero gluten.
Not always. Most Indian restaurants use standard hing powder containing wheat flour. If you are celiac or gluten-sensitive, always inform the restaurant. Cooking at home with pure gluten-free asafoetida is the safest option.
Raw hing smells strong and pungent. Once fried in hot oil, it transforms into a smooth, mellow garlic-onion flavour with rich umami depth.
Yes, hing has been used in Ayurveda for centuries to reduce bloating, gas and indigestion, especially when cooking lentils and legumes.
You can order asafoetida (hing) directly from the Zest & Zing website at zestandzing.com, with shipping available worldwide.
