Edible Gum Arabic Crystals (Gond) - 8 oz

Edible Gum Arabic Crystals (Gond) from Pure Indian Foods are made from the hardened resin of the Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal tree. Tasteless and odorless, Gond is a natural thickener and emulsifier used across baking, confectionery, and drinks. In India it is traditionally fried in ghee and ground for sweet and savory treats like laddoos.

At a glance

• Type: Edible gum arabic crystals (Gond)
• Source: Resin of Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal
• Function: Natural thickener and emulsifier
• Character: Tasteless and odorless
• Size: 8 oz
• Vendor: Pure Indian Foods

Best for

• Gond laddus, panjiri, and Indian winter sweets
• Baked goods, frostings, and fillings
• Homemade candies and ice cream
• Syrups, soft drinks, and cocktails
• Natural binding and thickening in recipes
• Gifting to a home baker or Indian-food cook

How to use

Fry the whole crystals in ghee until lightly browned and puffy, then crush and blend with nuts, coconut, seeds, jaggery, and spices for laddoos and other treats. It also works as a thickener and emulsifier in beverages and baking.

Flavor profile

Neutral and tasteless, prized for its binding and emulsifying texture rather than flavor.

About Pure Indian Foods

Pure Indian Foods is a family producer of organic ghee, spices, and traditional Indian pantry staples.

Made by Pure Indian Foods, based in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.