Kaitha Powder
Wood apple, finely stone-ground for drinks and chutneys.
₹ 249
View →
Birchun Powder — The Summer Cooler of Banda, in a Jar
Single jar · 50g · about 25 servings
₹ 249
- 100% Indian jujube fruit (ber / Ziziphus mauritiana) — single ingredient
- Sun-dried and stone-ground by hand in Banda, Uttar Pradesh
- No preservatives, no anti-caking agents, no added sugar, no gluten
- Roughly 25 servings per jar — about a month of daily use
- Tangy-sweet flavour — somewhere between dates and tamarind
🚚 Dispatched in 1–2 working days
🔒 Secure Razorpay checkout
↩ 7-day damage replacement
The story of Birchun
"Birchun" is what Bundelkhand calls processed jujube — the small, ridged fruit that ripens between February and April on hardy trees that need almost nothing to survive a Banda summer.
In our grandmothers' homes, ripe jujube was sun-dried on the rooftop, ground on a stone, and kept in a steel dabba on the kitchen shelf. When summer arrived in earnest — that hot, dry Bundelkhand summer that doesn't loosen its grip until the monsoon — birchun went into a glass of water with a pinch of black salt and a squeeze of lime. That was the cooler. No ice, no sugar syrup, no powdered drink mix.
We make Birchun the same way. The trees are the same trees. The sun is the same sun. We hope the drink tastes the same too.
What's inside, what's not
Single-ingredient, honestly labelled.
What's inside
- 100% Indian jujube fruit (Ziziphus mauritiana), sourced from small farms in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh.
What's NOT inside
- No preservatives
- No artificial colours or flavours
- No added sugar
- No fillers or bulking agents
- No anti-caking agents
- No gluten
How Birchun has traditionally been used
Part of Indian kitchens and Ayurvedic tradition for centuries.
Cooling, in the Bundelkhand way
Traditionally taken as a summer cooler in Banda — the classic glass of birchun-water with black salt and lime.
A natural source of vitamin C and fibre
Indian jujube is naturally rich in vitamin C and dietary fibre.
Traditionally associated with digestion
In Indian households, jujube has long been part of foods taken to support digestion.
Naturally tangy-sweet
A flavour children enjoy as much as adults — useful when introducing healthier swaps to the family.
Birchun Powder is a food product, not a medicine. The traditional uses described above have not been evaluated by FSSAI for medicinal claims. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your doctor before adding any new food to your diet, especially if pregnant, nursing, or on medication.
Three ways to bring Birchun into your day
01
The classic Banda summer cooler
1 tsp Birchun Powder + 1 glass cold water + a pinch of black salt + a squeeze of fresh lime. Stir well. Drink first thing in the morning, or right after coming in from the heat.
02
In curd or lassi
Stir 1 tsp into a glass of fresh curd or salted lassi. The powder adds a tangy, fruity depth without any added sugar.
03
On fruit chaat
Sprinkle generously on cut seasonal fruit with chaat masala. An instant Bundelkhandi snack that tastes like a kid's after-school memory.
Where it comes from
Our Birchun comes from family orchards in Banda district, where jujube trees have grown — mostly untended, mostly old — for generations. We pick the fruit at peak ripeness and dry it the same week. No long storage, no transport across the country, no industrial processing.
(The specific village/family details will be added once user provides them.)
Common questions
Tangy-sweet with a slight tartness — somewhere between dates and tamarind. Most people who try it once want it again.
About a month, if you use 1 teaspoon per day.
In a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. After opening, the jar is fine on the shelf, but transferring to an airtight container in humid weather (or the monsoon) keeps the powder loose and aromatic.
Best within 9 months from the date of manufacture, printed on the jar lid.
Birchun is a traditional food, not a medicine, and Indian families have given small amounts to children for generations. Still, as with any new food during pregnancy or for very young children, please check with your doctor first.
Within 1–2 working days from our Banda kitchen. Pan-India delivery typically takes 2–10 working days depending on your PIN code. See our Shipping Policy for details.
We can't accept returns of opened jars (food safety). If the product arrives damaged or defective, we'll replace it — see our Refund Policy.
Yes — same product, same jar, same recipe. Buying from rmkaavfoods.com just means it comes directly from us.
