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Asafoetid
Asafoetid is a dried gum resin from a root plant of the fennel family. Frequently used in Indian cooking, some religious sects use it to replace onion and garlic as it gives a similar flavour. It is sold as a yellow powder and has an unpleasant smell when uncooked. It is also a digestive aid and reduces flatulence a natural remedy for a diet high in beans and fibre.
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