{"product_id":"gond","title":"Gond (Edible Gum) | Desi Acacia, Puffs 3x When Fried, Clean Crystals","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGond, the Winter Essential Every Indian Kitchen Reaches For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Masala Gond is pure desi acacia gond. It’s selected for its crystal size and how fully the crystals puff in hot ghee. This isn’t gond katira, a completely different product that absorbs water and expands. Gond crystals puff up to 3-4 times their original size when heated in hot ghee. Machine-cleaned to remove bark pieces and fine dust. Used in winter dry fruit mixes, gond ke ladoo, and post-delivery nutrition meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Hathi Masala Gond Worth Every Winter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Hygienically Packed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Fresh. Efficient. Pure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Lab Tested Every Batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Flavour locked packaging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Exported to 60+ Countries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Hathi Masala Gond (Dried Gum )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Gond (Dried Gum)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGond is the naturally occurring resin that drips from the bark of the Acacia tree (also known as babool in India) and slowly hardens into small, yellow-brown-colored crystals. In India, it may be known as gaund, dried gum, goond, or edible gum, but it’s all the same thing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the Dried Gum special is how it reacts when added to pre-heated ghee. A good-quality gond crystal puffs up to 3-4 times its size within just 5-10 seconds, airy, light, and perfectly crisp. That puffed texture of gond is exactly what gives Indian sweets like gond ke ladoo their soft, melt-in-the-mouth bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDesi babool gond and gond katira aren’t the same. Gond katira looks white\/off-white and chalky, swells in cold water, and is used in summer cooling drinks. Desi gond is used in hot ghee for ladoos and winter dishes\/sweets. They can’t be swapped for each other, so always check which one your recipe calls for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourcing and Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Masala sources dried gum from desi babool (acacia) from reliable farmers in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Both states are known to be the best producers of dried gum in India. It harvests during the winter, when the quality of the crystals is naturally at its best. Hathi Masala uses clean, amber-colored crystals of uniform size and low moisture content. Any batch containing bark pieces, varied crystals, or a high moisture content is immediately rejected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Hathi Masala Processes Gond\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw dried gum is mixed with bark impurities, fine dust, and broken crystals. These impurities affect the quality and cleanliness of the dried gum puffs. Hathi Masala processes every batch using a 9-step purification procedure, machine-cleaning equipment to remove bark debris, stones, and fine dust, with no human contact at any stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cleaned, dried gums are later packed in Hathi Masala 3-layer barrier packaging that saves the spice from direct sunlight and moisture. Moisture is one of the enemies of dried gum’s quality. It causes crystals to clump, reduces their ability to puff fully, and shortens shelf life. Every batch is tested at Hathi Masala's in-house laboratory for purity, moisture content, and safety before dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Gond in Your Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Gond Ke Ladoo: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd them to the pre-heated ghee. They’ll puff up in 5-10 seconds. Crush them lightly before mixing them with whole wheat flour, jaggery, dry fruits, and some more ghee. Use 50-75 g of dried gum per kilogram of flour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Post-Delivery Recovery Meals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gond is an important ingredient in traditional Post-Delivery recovery recipes in North Indian and Gujarati homes. It’s combined with wheat flour, ghee, and jaggery to make nutrient-rich ladoos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Punjabi Style Pinni:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It’s almost similar to gond ke ladoo but richer. Prepared with wheat flour, ghee, and a mix of dried fruits. Use approximately 100 g of dried gum per kilogram of flour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Winter Dry Fruit Mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fry and lightly crush the dried gums, then add them to your dry fruit and nut mix and blend. It will add a lovely crunch without changing the flavour of your dry fruit mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGond vs Gond Katira: The Difference Every Kitchen Should Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"119\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"263\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"242\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGond (Desi Acacia\/Babool)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGond Katira\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabool tree (Acacia arabica)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstragalus plant (Tragacanth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook\/Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmber, translucent crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite, off-white, or pale yellow, chalky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Expands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFry in hot ghee (puffs in a few seconds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak in water overnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGond ke ladoo, pinni, post-delivery meals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharbat, cooling drinks, summer desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter (warming by nature)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer (cooling by nature)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeutral, a little nutty when fried with ghee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasteless and odorless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are 2 separate spices. If a recipe needs dried gum, gond katira won’t work, and the ladoo will not set correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Benefits of Gond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been part of Indian traditional food, winter nutrition, and post-delivery recovery for centuries. It is a natural source of calcium and protein. The complex carbohydrate structure of the resin provides slow-release energy, which is why it has long been used to warm winter foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Indian Ayurveda, It is considered warming in nature and best eaten during the winter months. Many Indian households used to make gond ke ladoo specifically during the winter months and after childbirth to support the mother's nourishment and recovery. This habit has been passed down across generations in the Gujarati and North Indian families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the natural dietary properties of dried gum. It isn’t a medicine and doesn’t replace medical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Store dried gum crystals in an airtight jar. Keep the jar in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Moisture reduces the gum crystals' ability to puff properly. Best consumed within 18 months of the manufacturing date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality You Can Trust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Masala has been part of Indian spice manufacturing since 1952. Our Gond Puffs are cleaned using a 9-step automatic cleaning machine that removes barks, dust, stones, and other fine impurities without human contact at any stage. Every batch of Hathi Masala spices is lab-tested for galactomannan content, moisture, purity, and safety before dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fssai.gov.in\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFSSAI-Certified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/iso-22000-food-safety-management.html\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISO 22000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Lab tested every batch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Low moisture drying Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Hygienically Packed. Dedicated sterilization facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Flavour-locked packaging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMore from the Hathi Masala Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/collections\/salts\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Black Salt, Rock Salt \u0026amp; Pink Salt for better taste and daily use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/collections\/blended-spices\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlended Spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Kitchen King, pav bhaji, chana masala \u0026amp; more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/collections\/pickle-masala\"\u003ePickle Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, Ready-to-use masala mixes for homemade achars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hathi Masala","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":44924787785798,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7790\/8038\/files\/hathi-masala-gond-dried-gum-200g-front.png?v=1776255620","url":"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/products\/gond","provider":"Hathi Masala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}