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In Persian, 'Watan' means 'Homeland' and 'Safed' meaning 'White'. This white gradient is the most primal Afghan Hing, homegrown primarily in the Mazar-e-Sharif region, especially in Samangan.
Red in color and having a very distinct aroma, this Hing is only found in Pir Nakhchir, a small village near Mazar-e-Sharif. It is also referred to as Red Hing.
With a rich 50-year legacy,
Sri Raghunath Ji Overseas is a key player in the global Hing industry. Our
expertise lies in importing top-quality Hing raw materials, sourced globally, and exporting premium Hing
products across India in both raw and refined forms. Our commitment to quality and culinary excellence
continues to define us in every spice we deliver to households nationwide.
Found in abundance all across Iran, this low-cost Hing variant is very bitter in flavor. It is majorly used in Hing powder formulation owing to the longevity of its flavor. Iranian Sheer (Sweet Iranian Asafoetida) Very sticky and found in small quantities in and around Iran's Tabas region, this Hing's uniquely sweet flavor is prized by masala companies for their formulations. It is also called 'Hira Hing' owing to its crystalline appearance.
The roots of the plant producing Iranian sheer get residual amounts of sheer stuck to them. These roots are sliced and dried, to produce Hing that has an earthy, sweet flavor and a woody texture. This Hing is a favorite with India's Papad manufacturers.
The successful acceptance of Uzbeki Hing paved the way for traders to venture out to the neighboring country Kazakhstan, where Hing grows in abundance. Having a slightly different flavor, yet possessing.
Shri Raghunath Ji Overseas imports Hing from 5 different origins, from the traditional sources of Afghanistan and Iran, to the new origin countries of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. It is also on continuous lookout for new origins of Hing. Its multiple sources ensure that the company successfully meets the Indian market demands regardless of drought and bad crops in any particular region. A country-wise listing of Hing offerings Given here is a country-wise listing of the multiple types of Hing imported to India by Sri Raghunath Overseas.
The first Hing to be imported to India from a new origin country. Uzbeki Hing's first batch was imported to India in 2010 by Sri Raghunath Ji Overseas, which still controls a lion's share of this Hing's annual output. Today, this flavorful variety is one of the most expensive and sought after Hing in India, accounting for almost 25-30% of the total imports.