<keyword id="1594301" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="hing" source="Orion">Hing</keyword>, scientifically known as Ferula assa-foetida, is an aromatic resin derived from the roots of certain species of Ferula plants. Revered for centuries for its distinct flavor, potent aroma, and versatile applications, hing is an essential ingredient in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine. Beyond its culinary use, hing boasts a range of nutritional and health benefits, making it a staple in both kitchens and medicine cabinets. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is Hing (Asafoetida)?" comment="subhead" text="What is Hing (Asafoetida)?">What is Hing (<keyword id="1298879" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="asafoetida" source="Orion">Asafoetida</keyword>)?</cmsannotation> Hing, also referred to as "asafoetida," is a gum-like resin obtained from the taproots of Ferula plants, native to Central Asia and the Middle East. This resin is extracted by making incisions in the living roots and then drying the exuded gum. Hing's pungent and sulfurous aroma mellows into a more palatable flavor when cooked, adding depth and complexity to various dishes. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Nutritional Value" comment="subhead" text="Nutritional Value">Nutritional Value</cmsannotation> While hing is not a significant source of macronutrients, it contains a range of volatile compounds that contribute to its unique taste and medicinal properties. These compounds include terpenes, sulfur-containing compounds, and various other phytochemicals that offer health benefits. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Health Benefits" comment="subhead" text="Health Benefits">Health Benefits</cmsannotation> Digestive Aid: Hing has been used traditionally to aid digestion and relieve flatulence. Its antispasmodic and carminative properties help alleviate stomach discomfort and promote smooth digestion. Anti-inflammatory: The anti-inflammatory compounds present in hing may provide relief from inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and certain digestive disorders. Antimicrobial: Hing's antimicrobial properties make it valuable in fighting bacterial and fungal infections, potentially aiding in wound healing and preventing infections. Blood Pressure Regulation: Some studies suggest that hing may have blood pressure-lowering effects, contributing to cardiovascular health. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Culinary Uses" comment="subhead" text="Culinary Uses">Culinary Uses</cmsannotation> Hing is a prized ingredient in Indian cuisine, especially in vegetarian dishes where it serves as a substitute for the umami-rich flavor of garlic and onions. It's used sparingly due to its strong flavor. Hing is often added to lentil dishes, rice, pickles, and spice blends like garam masala to enhance their taste and aroma. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Types of Hing (Asafoetida)" comment="subhead" text="Types of Hing (Asafoetida)">Types of Hing (Asafoetida)</cmsannotation> Raw Hing: This is the purest form of hing and is sold in lumps or blocks. It requires additional processing before use. Compounded Hing: This form is mixed with a filler, like rice flour, and is milder in taste. It's more commonly available in stores. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to Buy and Store Hing (Asafoetida)" comment="subhead" text="How to Buy and Store Hing (Asafoetida)">How to Buy and Store Hing (Asafoetida)</cmsannotation> When purchasing hing, opt for high-quality brands that provide detailed information about the origin and processing. Store hing in an airtight container away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain its flavor and aroma. Medicinal Use for Stomach Hing's digestive properties make it a popular remedy for stomach-related issues. A pinch of hing mixed with water or ginger juice can help alleviate indigestion, bloating, and gas. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Precautions and Potential Side Effects" comment="subhead" text="Precautions and Potential Side Effects">Precautions and Potential Side Effects</cmsannotation> While hing offers numerous benefits, some individuals may be sensitive to its strong aroma and flavor. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those with certain medical conditions should consult a healthcare professional before using hing as a medicinal remedy. Overconsumption of hing can lead to adverse effects like headaches or nausea. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Frequently Asked Questions" comment="subhead" text="Frequently Asked Questions">Frequently Asked Questions</cmsannotation> 1. Is hing safe for pregnant women? Asafoetida, commonly known as hing, is generally considered safe for consumption during pregnancy when used in moderate amounts. However, it's important to consult a healthcare professional before incorporating it into your diet, as individual sensitivities can vary. Some women might experience discomfort or allergic reactions to hing, so it's advisable to exercise caution and seek medical advice. 2. Can hing be used as a replacement for garlic and onions in recipes? Hing can be used as a flavor enhancer and a substitute for garlic and onions, especially in dishes where these ingredients are used to impart a savory and umami taste. While hing doesn't replicate the exact flavor profile of garlic and onions, it can add depth and complexity to dishes without overpowering them. It's a valuable option for those who avoid garlic and onions due to dietary restrictions or personal preferences. 3. What are the different forms of hing available in the market? Hing is available in various forms to cater to different culinary needs: Powdered Hing: This is the most common form, where asafoetida resin is ground into a fine powder. It's easy to use and blends well into dishes. Solid Hing: Asafoetida resin is sold in solid chunks or blocks. These need to be crushed or grated before use and are known for their potent flavor. Compound Hing: This form is a mixture of powdered hing and other ingredients like rice flour or wheat flour. It's often milder and easier to handle than pure powdered hing. 4. How does hing contribute to digestive health? Hing has been traditionally used in Indian cuisine for its potential digestive benefits. It contains compounds like asaresinotannols and ferulic acid, which are believed to aid in digestion by stimulating the release of digestive enzymes. Additionally, hing has carminative properties that can help alleviate gas and bloating. However, individual responses may vary, and it's best to consume hing in moderation as part of a balanced diet to support digestive health. 5. Is hing used in international cuisines apart from Indian cooking? While hing is most commonly associated with Indian cuisine, it is also used in other international cuisines, particularly those influenced by Indian flavors. In Middle Eastern and Persian cooking, for example, hing is sometimes added to rice dishes or stews for its unique flavor. Additionally, hing has found its way into some vegetarian and vegan dishes around the world as a substitute for garlic and onions. Its pungent aroma and umami taste can add depth to a variety of dishes, making it a versatile ingredient beyond Indian cooking. Hing, or asafoetida, is a versatile and aromatic resin that brings depth and flavor to Indian cuisine while offering a range of potential health benefits. From its traditional use as a digestive aid to its culinary applications and antimicrobial properties, hing has earned its place not only in the kitchen but also in the realm of natural remedies. As with any ingredient, moderation and awareness of potential sensitivities are key to harnessing the benefits of this ancient spice. Note: The article is based on content generated by AI models like Bard and ChatGPT. <h3>SEE ALSO:</h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/food/home-remedies-that-you-can-do-for-staying-safe-from-viral-fever/articleshow/102646924.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">8 Effective home remedies to stay safe during ongoing flu/viral outbreak in India</a>

Hing (Asafoetida): Aromatic resin with culinary and medicinal charms

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Siran Cao is the co-founder of <a href="https://www.heymirza.com/">Mirza</a>, a platform for employer-sponsored childcare insurance.</li><li>She witnessed the struggles of working parents firsthand as head of partner support at Uber.</li></ul>This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Siran Cao, the co-founder Mirza. It has been edited for length and clarity. When I was eight, my family moved from Singapore to the US — Pittsburgh to be exact. We had made the trip in search of better job opportunities for my father, a nuclear engineer. Three years later, he left us. Suddenly the responsibility of our two-person household fell on my mother. She had studied biochemistry in China, but in America, her Chinese degree wasn't recognized. So, she began retraining at night to become an accountant while working a day job. And I became a latchkey kid. I never even realized how little money we had, because somehow, I always had enough to pay for school lunch. My mom could work magic in that way. A few years later, I ended up at Harvard majoring in gender studies. (That didn't sit well with my immigrant mother, by the way.) I had a vision of working toward bettering the financial health of women. I thought about working in public policy or maybe running a nonprofit. I wanted to make an impact. But life happens, plans change, and eventually, I landed at Uber. This was 2015, a few years after the company launched in New York. I was tasked with building out the driver network in the city.My mandate was to onboard tens of thousands of drivers really, really, quickly. I personally interviewed, hired, and on-boarded the first hundred people on my team. Eventually, I was managing a 200-person team doing this work. <div type="image" title="Siran Cao" height="512" width="683" msid="99535360" hostid="261" sizebytes="15596"></div> A crucial component of my team were the support workers on the front lines. They were hourly workers who helped onboard new Uber drivers. Almost 80% were women — many of them were single mothers and women of color. Even at a well-funded tech company like Uber, though, what struck me was how childcare became a daily operational disruption. Our ability to grow our supply of drivers really hinged on the support workers. Yet we often had employees that needed to cancel a shift or couldn't take on an extra one because they didn't have proper childcare. Many of those women had joined Uber in hopes of riding its initial wave of hypergrowth, but not all of them could grow with the company. We did try to schedule shifts around school pick-up and drop-off time to accommodate this. Still, many were worried about taking promotions for fear of losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Others would take out loans to pay for childcare. Some simply dropped out of the workforce because they couldn't make ends meet. Both the company's growth and its employees' growth was constrained, in part, by caregiving. That was really the "A-ha" moment for me in realizing <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/employers-not-doing-enough-for-working-parents-caregivers-labor-shortage-2021-10">we need a technologically driven solution for childcare</a>. As an employer, I saw a clear incentive not to miss out on revenue bringing drivers on board. As a human, I didn't want to see women defaulting to loans or dropping out of the workforce entirely. The <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/gender-pay-gap-statistics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">data shows that women who take just one a year off earn 39% less</a> overall than women who don't. I'm trying to change that with the company I co-founded, <a href="https://www.heymirza.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirza</a>. It's a software platform for employer-sponsored childcare and caregiver insurance. The platform is really geared towards helping frontline workers — baristas, nurses, teachers, retail floor workers— anyone for whom remote work is not an option. Our goal, however, is twofold. First, we're trying to show frontline workers why staying in the workforce — even when there's an initial pain period — will ultimately pay off in the long term. Secondly, we're helping employers provide childcare subsidies for their employees and earn tax credits. Here's our demo video:<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vU9qjb2dcTQ" frameborder="0"></iframe>Our platform calculates personalized childcare subsidies based on employee income, location, and specific financial needs for the employer. For the employee, we contextualize the value of this subsidy by comparing the cost of time out of the workforce with how the subsidy helps them stay at work. Thirdly, we've partnered with childcare providers that employees can use. We run payments for any existing childcare setup and handle the administrative work for tax efficiency, too. What I've realized over the years is that caregiving has long been dismissed as valuable work. To a large extent, that's because it often falls on the shoulders of women. While <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/working-mothers-productivity-job-satisfaction-men-gender-caregiving-family-responsibilities-2020-10">women continue to quietly bear the bulk of this work</a>, I don't believe this is solely women's issue. My mission is to put real economic significance, a dollar value, and dignity behind the work of raising the next generation.

When I worked at Uber it was painfully obvious that too many of our women employees had to quit to raise kids. I started a childcare insurance company to fix that.

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/579783b24321f11a008bae0e-2400/rtx16uv1.jpg" alt="beirut explosion" data-mce-source="REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir " />REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir Guards rely on bomb detectors that experts say are useless.</div></div></div>BEIRUT/BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At a checkpoint in central Beirut, a guard checks a small truck for explosives. He is manning the last security barrier before Lebanon's parliament building 100 meters away, and relying on a bomb detector that experts say is useless.Holding the device, a swiveling telescopic antenna mounted on a black plastic handgrip, the plain-clothes guard walks by the side of the truck. It does not respond, and the truck is allowed to pass.At the nearby marina where millionaires' yachts are moored by the glistening Mediterranean Sea, and at entrances to the underground parking of an upmarket shopping mall, the same bomb detectors are used.They have been a familiar sight at checkpoints across the Middle East for about a decade, acquired for thousands of dollars apiece by authorities desperate to contain deadly waves of bomb attacks.But the devices - which have even been sold to U.N. peacekeepers - have been condemned by forensic specialists as a dangerous waste of money, based on bogus science.Marketed under names such as ADE651, GT200 and Alpha, they are supposed to respond to the presence of explosives, causing their metal antenna to swivel on a hinge toward the material.Britain imposed export bans on ADE651 and GT200 detectors in 2010, warning they were fake, and the British businessmen who made millions of pounds by manufacturing and selling them around the world were subsequently sentenced to jail.Yet is was only this month that Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi - whose country bought hundreds of ADE651 devices eight years ago - ordered his security services to stop using them, after a huge truck bomb killed 292 people in Baghdad.And devices of a similar design were seen by Reuters correspondents being used at checkpoints in countries including Lebanon, Syria and Egypt in recent weeks or months.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/579785274321f1e2008bae9e-1144/abadi-davos.jpg" alt="Haider al-Abadi" data-mce-source="Reuters/Ruben Sprich" data-mce-caption="Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi cut his cabinet by a third and dissolved four ministries, including human rights and women's affairs. Pictured: Al-Abadi attends the session &amp;quotA Vision for Iraq&quot; at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, Jan. 23, 2015." />Reuters/Ruben SprichIraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.</div></div></div>Scientist Dennis McAuley said he examined a device of a similar design to the ADE651 and GT200 when he worked at Northern Ireland's Forensic Science Laboratory. He took it apart to see how it worked."There is no scientific basis to it. It's a complete fraud," he told Reuters. "If authorities are putting any reliance on this to detect explosives, it's ludicrous. It's unbelievable they are still using this."<h2>'OBJECTS WITH NO VALUE'</h2>In Egypt, a soldier was seen using one of the wand-like devices this month at a checkpoint in Ras Sidr, checking cars waiting to pass through a tunnel in Sinai. The equipment was used in conjunction with thorough searches of the vehicles.Egyptian military spokesman Brigadier General Mohamed Samir said any equipment bought by Egypt "is subject to specific standards and is tested before the contracts are signed".In the Syrian capital Damascus, frequently targeted by rebel and jihadist bombings during Syria's five-year-old conflict, guards outside a hotel and a government complex were seen carrying similar-looking devices in April.In Beirut, where twin suicide bombings killed 44 people in November, officials declined to comment about the detectors, although guards in the city who were using them this week said they were effective. One said he discovered a concealed package in a car, but did not say whether it contained explosives.While specific devices seen by Reuters correspondents in Lebanon, Syria and Egypt could not be individually identified, they were of a similar design to the ADE651 and GT200 detectors which Britain imposed export bans on.Dan Kaszeta, managing director of London-based security consultancy Strongpoint Security, and a graduate of the U.S. military's Explosives Ordnance Disposal school, said no device could work based on the concept of an aerial swiveling in response to traces of explosives it detects.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/579785ed4321f11b008baf9b-2400/rtr3eadx.jpg" alt="Damascus" data-mce-source="REUTERS/ Mohamed Abdullah" data-mce-caption="A man inspects a house in Harasta, a northeast suburb of Damascus, after is was damaged by Assad's troops in February 2013." />REUTERS/ Mohamed AbdullahA man inspects a house in Harasta, a northeast suburb of Damascus, after is was damaged by Assad's troops in February 2013.</div></div></div>"Given the state of current technology there is nothing that is in hand-held use that remotely detects explosives with any degree of accuracy or specificity. It just does not exist."McAuley, the forensic scientist, also said any device based on the swiveling detecting antenna principle - which he compared to rods used for water divining - was fraudulent.Some customers who bought such detectors never used them. Several years ago, peacekeepers with the United Nations' UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon purchased some ADE651s but quickly found they were a waste of money."We had purchased four of these devices and none of them were working. They were objects with no value," said UNIFIL spokesman Andrea Tenenti.The British businessman whose company made and sold ADE651 devices, Jim McCormick, was jailed in 2013, three years after Britain banned export of the devices to Iraq or Afghanistan where its soldiers were deployed.The judge sentencing him said his device was modeled on "failed American manufactured golf ball detectors" and cost less than $50 to make. McCormick sold 7,000 of the devices for $2,500-$30,000 each, with one invoice showing sales worth $38 million to Iraq over a period of three years, the judge said.The judge added McCormick's fraudulent conduct helped create a false sense of security and probably contributed to deaths of many innocent people.The businessman behind the GT200 devices, Gary Bolton, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to jail in 2013.Mexico bought hundreds of the devices. After Bolton's conviction, a Mexican interior ministry official said the devices were no longer in use.<h2>'IT SERVES AS SCARECROW'</h2>In Iraq, even after Abadi's decree, the ADE651 detectors were still in evidence in Salahuddin and Diyala provinces, north of Baghdad.One police major in Salahuddin said his force had not received written orders to stop using it. Another, in Diyala, said his men had tested the device themselves by stashing a handgun and a grenade one of their vehicles.The device did not detect them.Police captain Raad Shallal, manning a checkpoint near the town of Khalis in Diyala province said he knew the detector was useless."It serves as a scarecrow, more than a real bomb detector," he added, standing close to a colleague who was checking vehicles with one of the devices.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/579786354321f1f5018bae63-2400/080422-m-0000a-001.jpg" alt="bomb blast aftermath iraq" data-mce-source="Lance Cpl. Casey Jones/US Marine Corps" data-mce-caption="This photograph shows some of the destruction caused by the blast of a large quantity of explosives a suicide bomber detonated April 22, 2008, after attempting to get through an entry control point here. The Marines standing post, Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter and Cpl. Jonathan T. Yale, noticed the truck rapidly negotiating the obstacles, recognized the threat a suicide bomber driving a truck capable of carrying a large quantity of explosives posed to the Marines and Iraqi policemen in the area, and engaged the truck with precise fire. The two Marines were mortally wounded, but their actions saved the lives of 50 Marines and Iraqi policemen." data-link="http://www.2ndmardiv.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/tabid/2643/Article/41736/division-marines-to-receive-navy-cross-medals.aspx" /><a href="http://www.2ndmardiv.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/tabid/2643/Article/41736/division-marines-to-receive-navy-cross-medals.aspx">Lance Cpl. Casey Jones/US Marine Corps</a>This photograph shows some of the destruction caused by the blast of a large quantity of explosives a suicide bomber detonated April 22, 2008, after attempting to get through an entry control point here. The Marines standing post, Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter and Cpl. Jonathan T. Yale, noticed the truck rapidly negotiating the obstacles, recognized the threat a suicide bomber driving a truck capable of carrying a large quantity of explosives posed to the Marines and Iraqi policemen in the area, and engaged the truck with precise fire. The two Marines were mortally wounded, but their actions saved the lives of 50 Marines and Iraqi policemen.</div></div></div>That theory, that they might deter bombers even if they cannot detect bombs, was lampooned on Iraqi television by satirist Ahmed al-Basheer."So it's a scarecrow," he said. "This is the right thing to do, use a device that the entire globe knows is not working in order to scare terrorists who live on the same globe we're on."Basheer's program broadcast footage from several politicians and officials defending the equipment including Nuri al-Maliki, the former prime minister whose government ordered the devices. He said the first batches worked but subsequent fake deliveries did not.When ordering the withdrawal of the detectors on July 3, after the truck bombing, Prime Minister Abadi also announced a reopening of an investigation into the "corrupt contracts" involved in the purchase of the devices.Iraq's judiciary spokesman, Judge Abdul Sattar al-Bayraqdar, said an Iraqi general and several officers were currently in jail, having been convicted of multiple accounts of corruption related to the import of the detectors. <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-many-meals-per-day-to-lose-body-fat-2016-7">A nutrition expert reveals how often you should eat to look better</a></h3> <div> <div> <script src="http://player.ooyala.com/v3/6e12e8b3387a44daacfb73afba25a76e"></script> <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="ltZzdwNDE61CSpXx37_7FyQFShNrRWwk" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div> <script> if (typeof RunFunctions === 'undefined') { var RunFunctions = []; } RunFunctions.push(function() { var ooyalapopvideo = OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer_popvideo', 'ltZzdwNDE61CSpXx37_7FyQFShNrRWwk',{ autoplay: 'false' }); }); </script> <noscript><div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div></noscript></div> </div> <script>(function() { function createPlayer() { OO.ready(function() { RunFunctions.forEach(function(ooyalaFunction) { ooyalaFunction(); }); RunFunctions = [];}); } createPlayer(); }()); </script> </div>

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Hing (Asafoetida): Aromatic resin with culinary and medicinal charms

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When I worked at Uber it was painfully obvious that too many of our women employees had to quit to raise kids. I started a childcare insurance company to fix that.

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Hand-held bomb detectors are still being widely used in the Middle East - but they're 'a complete fraud'

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