Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida), also known as hing, has ancient roots. It was a popular spice in Greek and Roman times, said to have been brought back from Asia by the armies of Alexander.

Afghanistan exported saffron and ferula asafoetida worth $77.5 million over the past six months, Ministry of Commerce and Industry spokesman Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad said on Friday.

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The story was most likely invented to ward off curious competitors from attempting to seek out the source of the spice. For many years, the ancient Greeks and Romans were fooled. It might seem odd ...

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Five-spice powder is available from Chinese grocers, and is becoming more widely available in supermarkets too. A good blend should be fragrant and spicy but also slightly sweet.