Gond Katira (Tragacanth Gum)

Our Gond Katira is collected as natural exudate from Astragalus shrubs, then cleaned and hand-sorted under controlled conditions to remove bark and debris. It is graded for clarity and size and packed dry, with no processing beyond sorting.

• Soaked and stirred into falooda, sherbet and thandai
• Added to cold milk, rose milk and summer coolers
• Set into traditional puddings, jellies and desserts
• Stirred into lemon water or nimbu paani through the hot months
• Used as a natural thickener in cold preparations
• A long-standing element of traditional Indian summer cooling drinks

• Soak 1/2 teaspoon (about 2 g) in a cup of water for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
• It expands dramatically — up to 15 to 20 times its dry volume — so use far less than looks right.
• Once fully swollen, whisk lightly and add to cold drinks or desserts.
• Always use it soaked and never dry, and drink plenty of water alongside.
• Discard any batch that has not fully softened after soaking.
• Store the dry crystals in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
• Traditionally taken in summer; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication, consult a qualified practitioner first.

• Traditionally valued across India as a cooling food for the hot season
• Expands 15–20 times its dry volume, so a small pack goes a very long way
• Naturally high in soluble fibre
• Completely neutral in taste, so it never interferes with a recipe
• A natural, single-ingredient thickener for cold preparations
• No additives, preservatives, colours or flavours