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Almond gum

Also Known As : Badam Gum, Badam Gondh or Gondh Katira, Badam Pisin
Technical Name : Prunus amygdalus
Can Eat 1

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Almond gum is tasteless.

Usage Tips

  1. Almond gum can be used to make sweets like laddoo.
  2. It can be dissolved in water and can be used in making jellies, health drinks, milk shakes etc.
  3. It can also be used in the food and pharmaceutical industry as an emulsifier, stabilizer and as a textural additive.
  4. It keeps well for months together if kept away from moisture.

Common names and forms

  1. Pure Almond Gum
  2. Soaked Almond Gum

Description

Almond Gum is basically a natural gum obtained from the sweet almond tree. It is either white, pale yellow or light brown in color and is found in the shape of small rocks over the bark of the tree. It is a natural coolant and has jelly like properties that give good texture and taste to drink. It is believed to have its origins in the Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey and Syria.

Health benefits

  • Almond gum helps to reduce body heat.(1)
  • It helps to cure diaherra.(1)
  • It helps to reduce cholesterol in blood.(1)
  • It also helps to reduce stomach burns, ulcers, acidity.(1)
  • Almond gum strengthens the bones and increases body strength.(2)
  • It also helps to gain weight.(2)

Note

Excess consumption of Almond gum can cause upset stomach.(3)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.astrogle.com/ayurveda/almond-gum-recipes-health-benefits.html

(2) https://www.amazon.in/Sgreat-Spice-Almond-Badam-100Gms/dp/B078ZFVGRC

(3) https://www.wildturmeric.net/benefits-uses-of-badam-pisin-almond-gum-badam-gum/

Similar To

Pure Almond Gum

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