How to distinguish between true and false Ferula

1, authentic Ferula

Most of them are small balls condensed into blocks of different sizes. The appearance is dark yellow or dark brown, and it will turn red-brown after long storage. The newly collected Ferula Ferula is called "colorful Ferula Ferula" because its cross section is milky white or yellowish brown, or reddish brown staggered. Quality such as grease, hardness such as ash; Adding water and grinding to form white emulsion; It has a strong and persistent smell similar to garlic, so it is also called "Ferula". It tastes bitter and spicy like garlic.

2, fake Ferula

It is made from the bulb of Allium. The appearance is irregular block or granular, the surface is yellow-brown or brown, slightly shiny, and the cut surface does not have the characteristics of authentic products; Hand-polished, loose and fragile; There is no special smell of genuine garlic, only onion and garlic, but it is not strong.

3. Import Ferula Ferula

This product is a spherical lump with different sizes, which is white, yellow, brown or reddish brown and dull. Dried products are hard, fresh products are soft and spicy. The cross section is milky white or yellowish brown, and gradually turns red or reddish brown in the air. There is a strong and lasting garlic flavor, slightly spicy and bitter, and it is sticky to chew.