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Asafoetida
Asafoetida
Also known as: hing
Low concern
Asafoetida is GRAS as a spice/seasoning. Commercial powdered asafoetida is often diluted with wheat flour or rice flour — the wheat version is not gluten-free.
Found in
164 products
What it is
Dried gum oleoresin of Ferula species, a pungent spice traditional in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Spice/flavoring used in small amounts; provides onion-garlic-like flavor.
Why it's flagged
- commercial blends may contain wheat (gluten)
- rare allergy
What regulators actually say
"Asafetida (Ferula assa-foetida)... is generally recognized as safe for its intended use."
"Ferula asafoetida has a long history of use in traditional medicine and cuisine; pharmacological studies suggest various activities."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a natural seasoning under 21 CFR 182.20.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food / spice.
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