Tamarind Powder
Part of our Herbs range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Tamarind Powder is made from the dried pulp of tamarind pods, Tamarindus indica. It captures the sweet-sour, fruity tang of tamarind, known in India as imli, in a convenient, free-flowing form that is easy to measure and mix into sambar, rasam, chutneys, sauces, snacks and beverages, without soaking and straining the sticky pulp.
Arizone International supplies Tamarind Powder, tamarind pulp and tamarind seed kernel powder for food manufacturers, spice and ready-to-cook companies, beverage makers, textile and industrial users, wholesalers and exporters.
India's Favourite Sour Fruit
Although tamarind is native to tropical Africa, it has grown in India for thousands of years, and India is the world's largest producer. Karnataka (especially the Tumkur region), Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are major growing states. The long brown pods contain a sticky, dark brown pulp around hard seeds. Tamarind is essential in South Indian cooking, in sambar, rasam, puliyogare and chutneys, and in North Indian chaat as imli chutney. It is also a key flavour in Worcestershire sauce, Thai pad thai and Mexican agua de tamarindo.
Types of Tamarind Powder
- Tamarind Pulp PowderMade by drying tamarind pulp, often with a carrier such as maltodextrin to keep it free-flowing, since pure tamarind is very sticky and hygroscopic.
- Dehydrated Tamarind PowderPulp dried and milled with minimal additives, suited to spice blends.
- Tamarind Seed Kernel PowderA different product made from the seeds, rich in a polysaccharide used as a thickener in foods and as a sizing agent in textiles and paper.
What Tamarind Pulp Contains
- Tartaric acid, the main acid responsible for the sour taste
- Natural sugars, giving sweetness
- Pectin and dietary fibre
- Potassium, magnesium and iron
- Polyphenols
Applications
- Sambar, rasam and curry powders
- Chutneys, sauces and condiments
- Ready-to-cook mixes and instant rice mixes
- Snack and chip seasonings, chaat masala blends
- Beverages, candies and tamarind sweets
- Tamarind seed kernel powder for textile sizing, paper and food thickening
Quality Parameters
- Acidity (tartaric acid content) and flavour
- Moisture and flowability
- Carrier content, if used
- Colour and particle size
- Microbiology, aflatoxins, pesticide residues and heavy metals
Packaging and Storage
Tamarind Powder absorbs moisture easily and can harden. It is packed in moisture-proof, food-grade bags and should be stored sealed in a cool, dry place.
Tamarind is also used in traditional home remedies, such as tamarind water with jaggery, and in the classic South Indian dish puliyogare (tamarind rice), which is often made with ready tamarind paste or powder.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Tamarind powder often contains a carrier or anti-caking agent, so check the ingredient list for labelling. It absorbs moisture quickly and can form hard lumps, so pack it with a desiccant and reseal opened packs straight away.
Tell us your mesh size and usage.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of spices, fruit powders and food ingredients. We supply Tamarind Powder, pulp and seed kernel powder with test reports and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Herbs
- Physical Form
- Fine powder – 60 to 100 mesh (custom mesh on request)
- Grade Options
- Food / Ayurvedic / Cosmetic grade
- Packaging
- 20–25 kg multi-wall paper or HDPE bags with food-grade PE liner; smaller pouches for private label
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture; keep bags closed
Applications
- Sambar, rasam and curry powders
- Chutneys, sauces and condiments
- Ready-to-cook mixes and instant rice mixes
- Snack and chip seasonings, chaat masala blends
- Beverages, candies and tamarind sweets
- Tamarind seed kernel powder for textile sizing, paper and food thickening
Compliance
Yes. Tamarind Powder replaces pulp in most recipes and is easier to handle.
Pure tamarind is sticky, so a carrier keeps the powder free-flowing.
Tamarind kernel powder is made from the seeds and is used mainly as a thickener and sizing agent.
Tamarind Powder is usually milled to 60 to 100 mesh, and finer or coarser grades can be made to suit capsules, tea blends or cosmetic use.
Yes. Tamarind Powder can be steam sterilised to lower the microbial count, which is often needed for food, supplement and export orders.
We export Tamarind Powder from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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