Millets Compounded Asafoetida Powder

Millets Compounded Asafoetida Powder (Perungayam)

This is an innovative, health-conscious twist on traditional compounded asafoetida. While commercial brands often use refined wheat (maida) as a carrier or binding agent to stabilize the strong resin, using millet flour makes the powder gluten-free and adds a subtle nutritional boost.

Key Components

1. Asafoetida Resin (Paal Perungayam): The pure, concentrated sap from the Ferula plant.

2. Millet Carrier (The Base): Instead of maida, flours from Kambu (Pearl Millet), Cholam (Sorghum), or Ragi (Finger Millet) are roasted and used.

3. Arabic Gum (Natural Binder): A food-grade resin used to give the compound its texture and ensure it stays in powder form without clumping.