Compounded, or Whole slab of Hing (asafoetida) is an unrefined form of Asafoetida which is originally a root resin extracted from plants.- The whole version has a slightly different flavor than the powdered form.- It has the characteristic smell that Asafoetida has. - This whole version is used by cutting small peices off the gooey slab, and used like regular asafoetida powder.