Asafoetida from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.
Asafoetida is one of India's most unique and irreplaceable spices — a dried latex
resin from the Ferula plant with a powerful umami-pungent character that
transforms when cooked. Gujarat processes most of India's asafoetida. Available
in compounded powder (flour base, 30-65% resin content) and pure resin lump for
industrial use.
Aethon Overseas supplies asafoetida available as compounded powder (30%), compounded powder (65%), pure resin lump. From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|
| Resin Content | Minimum 30% (compounded) | Chemical analysis |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum 1% | Visual inspection |
| Moisture | Maximum 15% | Hot air oven method |
| Ash Content | Maximum 15% (compounded) | On dry weight basis |
| Volatile Oil | Minimum 1% | Steam distillation |
| Pesticide Residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Energy | 297 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Total Fat | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 4.1 g |
| Sugars | — |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 690 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 39.4 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 50 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 750 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 20 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 2 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Vitamin A | — µg RAE |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 2 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-toco) | — mg |
| Vitamin K | — µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate | 10 µg |
Functional / Quality Markers
| Marker | Typical value / range |
|---|
| Resin content | 40-65% |
| Asafoetidic acid | Trace |
References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.
Available Forms & Variants
- Compounded Powder (30%): Standard yellow powder, flour base
- Compounded Powder (65%): Premium high-resin content
- Pure Resin Lump: Raw resin for industrial use
Uses & Applications
- Indian spice blend component
- Snack and savoury seasonings
- Ready meal flavouring
- Indian restaurant supply globally
- Catering and food service
- Cloud kitchen and QSR supply
- Antispasmodic preparations
- Digestive aid formulations
- Ayurvedic medicine ingredient
- Essential Indian kitchen staple
- Dal and vegetable tempering
- South Indian rasam and sambar
Packaging & Shipping
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|
| PP Bags | 5kg, 10kg, 25kg | 100kg |
| Retail Tins | 25g, 50g, 100g | 1000 units |
| Bulk Containers | Custom sizes | 500kg |
- Air Freight: 3–7 days
worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35
days
- Incoterms: FOB,
CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra
/ JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
- Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
- APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
Indicative Pricing & Lead Time
| Grade / Form | MOQ | Indicative FOB | Lead Time |
|---|
| Trial sample | Small sample | Free + freight at cost | 5–7 days |
| Standard grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Premium grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Bulk container (FCL) | 10–25 MT | Volume discount | 3–4 weeks |
| Annual contract | Multi-container/year | Negotiated pricing | Multi-shipment schedule |
Lab-Tested
