Premium hing is a high-quality variety of asafoetida, a resinous gum extracted from the roots of the Ferula plant. It's widely used in Indian cuisine as a flavor enhancer and digestive aid.
Gold compounded hing is a type of asafoetida, a resinous gum derived from the perennial herb Ferula assa-foetida. It's commonly used in Indian cuisine and known for its strong, pungent aroma and sulfurous flavor.Compounding simply means that the hing has been blended with other ingredients, like wheat flour or gram flour, to make it easier to use and standardize its potency. Pure asafoetida can be very strong and difficult to work with. Gold hing is a type of compounded asafoetida.