Camphor


 * Kacha karpoor
 * Made from a steam distillation of the aromatic leaves and woog of cinnamomum camphora, an evergreen tree that grows in China and India
 * Pure, edible camphor is a crystalline compound that resembles coarse salt
 * Sold wrapped in paper in small boxes, jars, or packets
 * Has strong cardomom like aroma
 * Used in desserts and sweets
 * Look for Swad brands in 3 ounce jars
 * Inedible camphor is toxic and is used for puja, and should not be consumed