Conscious Food Hing/Asafoetida
- Pure hing powder for strong savory aroma in cooking.
- Tiny pinch adds deep onion-garlic like flavor.
- Essential spice for dal, curry, and veggie dishes.
- Keeps recipes authentic with bold umami kick.
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Expected Delivery
Jun 16 – Jun 22
to your location
9-13 business days
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Expected Delivery
Jun 16 – Jun 22
to your location
9-13 business days
Authentic Heritage & Story
Conscious Food Hing or Asafoetida is a tree resin that has been ground into a fine yellow-brown powder. It exudes a very strong smell when heated in oil. The flavor changes to a smooth savoury taste with hints of garlic and onion after cooking. The powder dissolves rapidly in hot fat and can therefore be spread evenly. The color remains pale tan without much darkening. The taste of the powder gradually becomes warm and lingering in the mouth after stirring. The resin base is ground so finely that it forms no clumps. It is suitable for both tempering and direct sprinkling.
The aroma that fills the kitchen is first sharp and then mellows into rich. The powder clings lightly to the sides of the pan. Heating resin continuously unlocks full depth. The oil base extracts the sticky texture but very faintly. The finish remains meaty and deep in the mouth. The blend sustains strength from pinch to pinch. The steam carries a sulfur edge, but it is brief. The resin form maintains a resinous core. The powder texture is dry and loose, flowing like that. Overall, the punch that is felt is resin raw, turned cooked. The specks become melt and invisible very fast. Heat does one more thing; it changes the raw bite into that of the blend’s base.
Storage Instruction
It is best to store the product in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from light.
Shelf Life
The shelf life of the product is 24 months from the date of packaging.
How To Use
It is best to add a pinch of the powder to hot oil before adding spices. One can also stir it into dal, sabzi, or rice. Use a small amount as the flavor builds up strong.
Brand Details
Conscious Food is a brand that sources organic spices from Indian farms. It also concentrates on pure resin extracts like hing powder. The brand aims to pack human kitchens with quality spices in small batches. It has a range of whole and ground spices that is quite wide. The brand also relies on its direct collaborations with growers for a clean, steady supply. It is also building on traditional resin processing, making it fit for modern use.
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