Gond katira 250g & 500g price in pakistan | tragacanth gum

Gond Katira (Tragacanth Gum) — Price in Pakistan & Online Ordering

Gond katira is natural tragacanth gum — crystal-like pieces tapped from the sap of wild shrubs, which soak overnight into a soft, cooling jelly. It is Pakistan's most trusted traditional remedy for garmi: the first thing elders reach for when loo chalti hai and heatstroke season begins. Khan Dry Fruits supplies clean, pure gond katira crystals, delivered across Pakistan.

Product Specifications

Product: Gond Katira (Tragacanth Gum), natural crystals  |  Pack sizes: 250g, 500g  |  Gond katira price in Pakistan: the current Khan Dry Fruits price for both pack sizes is shown live above on this page  |  Form: Whole crystals, no powder mixing  |  Brand: Khan Dry Fruits.

Gond Katira vs Char Gond — Don't Confuse Them!

This is the most common mistake customers make, and the difference matters. Gond katira is COOLING — soaked in water, swollen into jelly, taken in summer sharbat to fight heat. Char Gond (kheeri gond) is WARMING — fried in ghee for winter panjiri and laddu, traditional for joints and new mothers. Same word 'gond', opposite seasons, opposite jobs. We stock both: this page is the summer one; for winter, see Char Gond (Cheerh).

How to Use Gond Katira — Step by Step

1. Take one teaspoon of crystals (a little goes far — it swells 10x). 2. Soak overnight in a glass of water; by morning it becomes a soft, clear jelly. 3. Rinse once, then stir into your drink of choice: lemon water, milk sharbat, Rooh Afza, lassi or falooda. 4. Drink chilled, ideally before going out in the heat.

It pairs beautifully with tukh malanga — the two together are the classic desi summer survival drink.

Traditional Benefits of Gond Katira

In desi and Unani tradition, gond katira is taken to prevent heatstroke and nosebleeds in extreme summer, to cool the stomach, and for skin freshness — generations of Pakistani households swear by a daily glass through May and June. Modern nutrition notes it is largely soluble fibre, which also supports digestion and fullness; as with any traditional remedy, those with medical conditions should check with their doctor.

Who Should Keep Gond Katira at Home?

Every household facing Pakistani summers — outdoor workers, school-going kids, roza-daar in summer Ramadans (a gond katira drink at Sehri helps the day's thirst), women using it for traditional skin routines, and anyone prone to garmi dane (heat rash) or nosebleeds in June.

How to Identify Pure Gond Katira

Pure crystals are whitish-translucent and swell into clear, odourless jelly. Yellowish, sharp-smelling, or non-swelling pieces signal old or adulterated stock. Ours is whole-crystal grade — no powder mixing, because powder is where adulteration hides.

Storage Instructions

Dry crystals keep for a year-plus in an airtight jar away from moisture. Once soaked, use the jelly within a day or refrigerate up to two days.

Why Buy From Khan Dry Fruits?

✔ Pure whole crystals, no powder adulteration  ✔ Fresh, clean stock  ✔ Cash on Delivery across Pakistan  ✔ 15-day easy returns  ✔ Trusted Pakistani traditional foods store.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gond katira price in Pakistan?

The current Khan Dry Fruits price for the 250g and 500g packs is always shown live above on this page.

How long should gond katira be soaked?

6–8 hours or overnight in room-temperature water — it swells into soft jelly. Never cook it for cooling use.

Is gond katira heating or cooling?

Cooling — that is its entire purpose. The warming gum is Char Gond, a different product.

Can I take gond katira daily in summer?

A teaspoon's jelly daily is the common traditional amount through hot months, with plenty of water.

Is gond katira good for skin?

Desi tradition uses it for skin freshness and heat-related breakouts — typically as the daily summer drink.

Can children take it?

Yes, in small amounts well-soaked in sharbat — it is a food gum, not a medicine. For toddlers, ask your doctor.

Gond katira or tukh malanga — which is better for summer?

Both cool; katira gives more body and staying power, tukh malanga is quicker to prepare. The classic drink uses both together.

Do you deliver across Pakistan?

Yes, nationwide with Cash on Delivery.

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Char Gond — Winter Gum, Tukh Malanga, Ispaghol, Lemon Grass Qehwa, Sidr Honey, Mix Dry Fruits.