{"product_id":"gond-katira","title":"Gond Katira","description":"\u003cp\u003eGond Katira (also known as Tragacanth Gum) is one of India's most trusted natural cooling ingredients. Soakedovernight in water, it swells into a soft, gel-like substance that cools the body from within — naturally, gently, andeffectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before air conditioning existed, Indian households relied on Gond Katira sharbat to survive peak summer heat. At Trupta Foods, we bring you Gond Katira in its purest form — no additives, no fillers, no processing. Just the real gum, the way it has always been used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Gond Katira? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGond Katira  is the dried sap collected from the stems of the Astragalus gummifer plant — a thorny shrub native to the Middle East and Central Asia, widely used in Indian Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. In English, it is called Tragacanth Gum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Gond (Acacia Gum), which is a warming food used in winter laddoos and post-delivery recipes, Gond Katira is classified as a sheeta virya (cold potency) ingredient in Ayurveda — meaning it cools the body from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThetwo are completely different products and should not be confused.\u003cbr\u003eWhen soaked in water overnight, Gond Katira crystals expand to 10-15 times their original size, forming a translucent, odourless gel. This gel is consumed in cold drinks, sharbats, faloodas, and desserts as a cooling agent during summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGond Katira Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Coolant (Body Heat Reducer)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGond Katira is classified as thermogenic-opposite in Ayurveda. Regular consumption during summer months reduces excessive body heat, prevents heat stroke, and relieves burning sensations in the palms and feet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigestive Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mucilaginous gel formed by soaked Gond Katira coats the gut lining, reducing inflammation and acidity. It acts as a natural laxative, relieving constipation without cramping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGond Katira Benefits for Females\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used in post-delivery recovery drinks (mixed with warm milk), it helps restore energy and supports uterine health. During pregnancy, it relieves constipation and provides cooling comfort safely. It also supports skin hydration and elasticity when consumed regularly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGond Katira Benefits for Skin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in natural polysaccharides, Gond Katira supports collagen synthesis and skin moisture retention. Topically, it is used in face packs for hydration and to reduce skin inflammation. Internally, it works as a natural anti-aging food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight Management\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGond Katira expands significantly in the stomach, creating a feeling of fullness without adding calories. It is a zero-calorie dietary fibre source that supports healthy weight management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnergy and Stamina\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being cooling, Gond Katira is a nourishing food. Mixed with milk, jaggery, and nuts, it provides sustained energy — particularly useful during hot months when appetite and energy levels drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifference Between Gond and Gond Katira\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comparison-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"comparison-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDifference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGond (Acacia Gum)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGond Katira (Tragacanth Gum)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcacia tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstragalus shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal Property\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarming in nature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling in nature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaddoos, post-delivery recipes, winter foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSharbat, falooda, summer drinks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTexture When Soaked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not swell much\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwells 10–15x in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown \/ golden solid pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite \/ pale crystals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan Be Substituted?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGond Katira Ingredients\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: 100% Natural Tragacanth Gum (Gond Katira)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Gond Katira?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Step 1 — Soak: Take 1 teaspoon of Gond Katira. Place in a large bowl with 500ml–1 litre of water. Soak\u003cbr\u003eovernight (8–10 hours). It will expand to 10–15 times its original volume.\u003cbr\u003e• Step 2 — Rinse: Drain the excess water. Rinse the swollen gel gently under running water. It should be\u003cbr\u003etranslucent, soft, and jelly-like.\u003cbr\u003e• Step 3 — Consume: Add to cold milk, rose sharbat, lemonade, or buttermilk. Sweeten with sugar, jaggery, or honey. Serve chilled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGond Katira Sharbat Recipe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Soaked Gond Katira + cold milk + 2 tsp rose syrup + 1 tsp sugar + crushed ice. Stir and drink immediately. Best consumed in the morning during summer.\u003cbr\u003e• In Pregnancy: Mix soaked Gond Katira into cold milk with a small amount of jaggery. Have once daily. Consult your doctor for individual guidance.\u003cbr\u003e• In Falooda \/ Desserts: Add as a gel layer in falooda, rabri, kheer, or any chilled dessert. It is flavourless and mixes well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trupta Foods","offers":[{"title":"100 gms","offer_id":46950842597565,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4947\/8077\/files\/fd75f275-c214-43b4-a865-f912432b8a76_1.png?v=1781777095","url":"https:\/\/truptafoods.com\/products\/gond-katira","provider":"Trupta Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}