Gond katira (गोंद कतीरा)

Gond Katira (गोंद कतीरा / گوند کتیرا) Gond Katira is a natural plant gum obtained from certain species of thorny shrubs belonging to the Astragalus genus. It is commonly found in the form of dried, irregular crystals, flakes or translucent pieces. In its dry form, it is usually pale yellow, cream or whitish, and when soaked in water, it swells to form a soft, jelly-like texture. It is widely used in traditional food preparations, refreshing drinks, desserts and various culinary recipes. Other Names of Gond Katira: Hindi: गोंद कतीरा, गोंद कतिरा Urdu: گوند کتیرا English: Tragacanth Gum, Gum Tragacanth Arabic: الكثيراء، صمغ الكثيراء Persian: کتیرا، صمغ کتیرا Gujarati: ગુંદર કતીરા Marathi: डिंक कतीरा Bengali: কাতিরা গাম Common Market Names: Gond Katira, Gond Katira Gum, Katira Gum, Tragacanth Gum, Katira Gond, Gum Tragacanth. Botanical Source: Astragalus species (varies by source). Family: Fabaceae Product Category: Herbs & Jadi Buti