Zam Gond Katira Gum, 1Kg

One kg packets Katira Gum (Tragacanth) is a natural gum obtained from the dried sap of several species of Middle Eastern legumes of the genus Astragalus. The gum is sometimes called Shiraz gum shiraz gum elect or gum dragon. It is a tree gum just like any of myrrh but is less common in products than other gums such as guar gum or gum Arabic. Gond Katira is a viscous odourless tasteless water-soluble mixture of polysaccharides obtained from a sap that is drained from the root of the plant and dried. The gum seeps from the plant in twisted ribbons or flakes that can be powdered. It absorbs water to become a gel which can be stirred into a paste. The major fractions are known as tragacanthin highly water-soluble as a mucilaginous colloid and the chemically related bass Orin which is far less soluble but swells in water to form a gel. Gondh Katira is utilized as a paste in modern treatment for burns. Mostly Gond katira is used in drinks processed cheese salad coverings food dressings and different puddings being both tasty and having amazing cooling properties. The beneficial Gond katira drink thus provides a sort of solace to our body. Also in the field of foods it works as a stabilizer texture additive and emulsifier. As a thickener in sauces confections salad coverings ice cream etc.

• Condiments & Spices Type: Whole Spices & Herbs
• Package Quantity: 1
• Product Size: 1 KG
• Packaged Food Brand: Zam
• Packaged Food Category: Condiments, Herbs & Spices