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Which one of the following describes the flavouring substance asafoetida (Hing)?

A
Dried leaf extract
B
Exudate from chopped roots
C
Pith of stem boiled and dried
D
Dried and hardened paste of fruit
High-Yield Explanation
Asafoetida is a plant that has a bad smell and tastes bitter. It is sometimes called "devil's dung." People use asafoetida resin, a gum-like material, as medicine. Asafoetida resin is produced by solidifying juice that comes out of cuts made in the plant's living roots. Ref: Internet

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