Planet Spices Phase 1, Mohali, Punjab

Hing powder is a rare spice. This spice is native to Afghanistan and some parts of Iran & Central Asia. This is a must have spice for Indian Cuisine. Asafoetida’s smell is somewhat like concentrated onions & garlic put together. It gives food an exotic flavor and aroma.

Awala candy is a traditional Ayurvedic Candy made up of Amla or Indian Gooseberry.It’s very delicious as well as good for health.This Amla Candy is a great alternative of contemporary candies.

Asafoetida also known as Hing & Devil's Dung which is a dry gum which is obtained from the tap root of ferula plant species. This spice is grown only in Northern India,Afghanistan & some parts of Persia. This spice have a very strong smell which is equal to 100 onion & garlic put together ; when cooked it delivers smooth flavor and aroma. BEWARE : Asafoetida is also an expensive spice (maybe second after saffron). Many people offer cheap asafoetida but the asafoetida they sell is never pure. They sell Compounded Asafoetida by adding upto 85 % wheat flour,rice flour,gum arabic,turmeric powder and other cheap products.This is pure dry dark reddish brown asafoetida gum. HEALTH BENEFITS FROM THIS SPICE : 1. Helps in digestion of food. 2. Prevents and Cures Gastric Troubles, Constipation,Indigestion and other air-related problems. 3.Improves digestive system & immunity. 4. Latest Studies discovered that it can be used as a medicine in Asthama and Swine Flu.