Tamarind is a type of tropical fruit. It’s used in many dishes around the world, and may even have medicinal properties. The tree produces bean-like pods filled with seeds surrounded by a fibrous pulp. The pulp of the young fruit is green and sour. As it ripens, the juicy pulp becomes paste-like and more sweet-sour. Interestingly, tamarind is sometimes referred to as the “Date of India.”
Foreign Names of Tamarind
Arabic : Tamr al-hindi, Burmese : Ma-gyi-thi, Chinese : Da ma lin, Czech : Tamarind, Dutch : Tamarinde, French : Tamarin, German : Tamarinde, Italian : Tamarindo, Japanese : Tamarindo, Spanish : Tamarindo.
Cooking Uses
Tamarind powder is widely used for cooking in South and Southeast Asia, Mexico, the Middle East and the Caribbean. The seeds and leaves are also edible. It is used in sauces, marinades, chutneys, drinks and desserts. It’s also one of the ingredients of Worcestershire sauce.
Medicinal Uses
Tamarind has played an important role in traditional medicine.
In beverage form, it was commonly used to treat diarrhea, constipation, fever and peptic ulcers. The bark and leaves were also used to promote wound healing.
Modern researchers are now studying this plant for potential medicinal uses.
The polyphenols in tamarind have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These can protect against diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Consumption Of Tamarind
This fruit has many uses. It’s used for cooking, health and household purposes in India as well as many foreign countries. Many peoples make juice from the Tamarind which is more useful in Ramadan period. Consumption of Tamarind in liquid form or pods are more beneficial in summer days to keep the body cool. It also available in candy form which can be consume directly. The seeds and leaves are also edible. It is used in sauces, marinades, chutneys, drinks and desserts. It’s also one of the ingredients of Worcestershire sauce.
Origin and Distribution
Tamarind is now extensively cultivated in India and the Tamarind Exporters from India thus reigns in the markets of Europe, America and West Asia. In India, it is chiefly grown in Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra. The tree is not exacting as regards to soil but thrives best in deep alluvium. The tree prefers warm climate but sensitive to frost. Tamarind is suited to semi-tropical region with low rainfall. It can come up even in saline, alkaline a gravelly soils and soils prone to erosion.
Specification:-
Moisture 20% Max.
Tamarind seed content 3% to 35% (As per requirement)
Extraneous matter 0.10% Max.
Acid insoluble ash 0.10% Max.
Total tartaric acid 0.09% Max.
Crop New Year
Origin India
Brand KGCPL/Private
Container Capacity :
Type Of Container Quantity
20′Fcl 23 MT
