Gond Katira (Tragacanth Gum) – 250g
Traditional Indian summer coolant. Natural prebiotic. Soaked into a cooling jelly for sharbat and beyond.
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Benefits
100% natural tragacanth gum
Soluble fiber · supports digestion
Natural body coolant for Indian summers
Sun-dried · single ingredient
No chemicals or preservatives
Versatile — sharbat, falooda, desserts
100% natural
Sun-dried
No additives
Traditional Indian summer body coolant and natural prebiotic, in one ingredient. Soak gond katira in cold water for a few hours and it expands into a soft, translucent jelly that cools the body, soothes digestion, and adds soluble fiber to summer drinks and desserts. A long-trusted home remedy with no chemicals or additives.
Soak 1–2 teaspoons in cold water for 5–6 hours until it swells into a jelly. Add a spoonful to sharbat, falooda, lemon water or desserts. Safe for daily use through the summer months.
- 250g pack
- 100% sun-dried gond katira (tragacanth gum)
- Single ingredient — nothing added
- No chemicals or preservatives
- Hygienically packed
JAR SIZE COMPARISON
Gond Katira (Tragacanth Gum) – 250g
WHY THIS FIBER
WHAT MAKES IT WORK.
Natural body coolant
Traditional summer remedy — swells in water to keep you hydrated and lower body heat.
10g+ soluble fiber per serving
Forms gentle gel in gut — supports digestion, regularity, and prebiotic feeding.
Versatile use
Falooda, sherbet, milk drinks, ladoos, ice creams — the original natural thickener.
WHO IS THIS FOR
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
PERFECT FOR
Great fit if you…
- Have everyday digestion issues — bloating, irregularity, post-meal heaviness
- Don't eat 25–30g of fiber/day from food (most people don't)
- Want a tasteless prebiotic, no flavor masking required
- Follow a low-FODMAP diet (acacia is FODMAP-friendly)
- Take daily probiotics and want them to do more work
MAYBE NOT FOR
Skip this if you…
- Are in an acute IBS / IBD flare — wait until it settles
- Are allergic to acacia (rare but real)
- Expect overnight relief — gut shifts take 1–4 weeks
- Prefer a multi-fiber blend with sweeteners and flavors
- Want something for cooking, not for daily supplementation
Not sure which fiber is right for you?
Compare all fibers →VS THE ALTERNATIVE
PURE INULINVS GENERIC FIBER MIXES.
GOND KATIRA
MODERN ALTERNATIVES
Chia seeds
Indigenous, traditional, more cooling. Higher soluble fiber per gram. 30% cheaper.
Modern superfood, imported — imported pricing too. Texture is similar.
Sabja seeds
More fiber per gram. Better for both cooling AND digestion.
Basil seeds — cooling, swelling. Similar cooling effect, less fiber.
Isabgol (psyllium husk)
Soluble fiber gel — gentler on gut. Plus cooling + culinary versatility.
Insoluble fiber — bulks stool. Good for constipation, not cooling.
Sugar-based summer drinks
Gond katira + rose water + lemon = ancient Indian heat-stroke remedy. Zero sugar.
Sherbet, rooh afza — sugar overload. Cooling from sugar crash, not the drink itself.
HOW TO CONSUME
SIMPLE. EVERY MORNING.
1
Soak 1 tsp in 100ml water
4–6 hours minimum. Crystals swell into transparent jelly cubes. Overnight soak is best.
2
Add to drink or dessert
Stir swollen gond into milk, sherbet, falooda, or coconut water. Sweeten as desired.
3
Drink with extra water
Gond absorbs liquid — always pair with 1 glass of plain water alongside. Hydration is the point.
TIPS
- Start with half a scoop for the first 3 days, then move to full scoop
- Heat-stable up to 140°C; safe in hot drinks (not boiled)
- Mix into coffee, chai, smoothies, oats, soup — or just water
- Some users build to 2 scoops daily for max prebiotic effect
WHAT TO EXPECT
YOUR GUT'S FIRST 30 DAYS.
Most people notice cooling and regularity benefits within the first week.
Meeting new fiber
Your gut bacteria meet a new food source. Mild gas may happen at first — normal, expected, short-lived.
Settling in
Daily intake settles into a habit. Beneficial bacteria get more fermentable fiber to work with.
Steadier rhythm
Bowel habits often feel smoother and more predictable. Less post-meal heaviness for many users.
Compound effect
Compound benefits — steadier energy, better routine, fewer disruptions. The long game.
When accompanied by a balanced diet and regular routine. Individual results vary. Reference: published research on acacia gum prebiotic effect on gut microbiota.
REAL RESULTS
What gond fans say
My grandmother used this every summer. Glad to find traceable, lab-tested gond katira finally.
Smita
47, Jaipur · Repeat buyer
Made falooda with rose syrup — traditional, cooling, no sugar bomb. Better than store-bought mix.
Rohit
35, Delhi · Summer staple
FIBER JOURNEY
FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED.
Start gentle, build up. Each stage feeds and challenges your gut a little more than the last.
REGULAR
Fiber Boost Plus 500g
Multi-fiber blend
- Acacia + inulin + resistant dextrin
- Wider strain feeding
- 100 daily servings
- For people 8+ weeks into daily fiber
₹1,199
Shop →ADVANCED
Inulin Concentrate 500g
Higher prebiotic dose
- 100% inulin from chicory root
- 10g per scoop
- For experienced fiber consumers
- Not for first-timers — ramps up gas
₹999
Shop →QUESTIONS?
Real questions, real answers
What is gond katira?+
Dried plant gum from the Astragalus shrub. Traditional Indian/Middle Eastern cooling ingredient — swells in water to form a gentle, transparent gel.
How do I use it?+
Soak 1 tsp in 100ml water for 4–6 hours. It swells 5x. Use in falooda, lassi, milk, water with rose syrup, jelly desserts. Booklet has 8 recipes.
Does it taste of anything?+
Mostly neutral — slight earthiness. Designed to be a texture-and-cooling base, picks up flavor of whatever you add (rose, kewra, cardamom).
Daily safe amount?+
1–2 tsp daily (soaked). Always with plenty of water — it absorbs liquid. More can cause constipation if dehydrated.
Safe in pregnancy?+
Traditionally given to lactating mothers in North India — considered safe and cooling. Always check with your doctor for personal safety.
How long does it last?+
Dry crystals: 2+ years in airtight container. Soaked gel: refrigerate, use within 2–3 days.
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