Milky White Coloured Asafoetida is acrid and bitter in taste and emits a strong disagreeable pungent odour due to the presence of sulphur compounds therein. The Asafoetida is offered in nice packing. The Asafoetida is water soluble. The Milky White Coloured Asafoetida is used for flavouring curries, sauces, and pickles.