Jiyas Edible Gum (200 g) is gond (edible gum from Acacia / Sterculia trees) — a natural plant-based ingredient used widely in South Asian cooking and traditional wellness. Known for its warming, nourishing properties, it is a key ingredient in traditional postpartum foods and winter sweets.

Natural Edible Gum for Nourishing Indian Sweets and Cooking

• 200 g of natural edible gum (gond) — essential for traditional Indian cooking
• Prized for warming, nourishing properties in Ayurvedic and folk traditions
• Key ingredient in gond ke ladoo, panjiri, and pinni sweets
• Vegetarian and vegan-friendly; natural plant-derived ingredient

How to Use

Fry edible gum crystals in hot ghee until they puff up and turn translucent (they swell dramatically). Use the puffed gum in gond ke ladoo with whole wheat flour, ghee, and jaggery — the classic North Indian winter sweet. Add to panjiri (a traditional postpartum nourishing food made with wheat flour, ghee, nuts, and sugar). Also used in traditional winter sweets like pinni.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between gond and goond katira? Gond (edible gum / Acacia gum) is fried in ghee before use and is used in warm sweets and ladoos. Goond katira (gum tragacanth) is soaked in water and swells into a gel, primarily used in cooling summer drinks and desserts. They have very different textures and culinary applications.

Where can I buy it in Los Angeles? At Anora's Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036. EBT accepted.

Allergen note: Contains edible plant gum. No common allergens. Check the current product label.