Botanicals & Natural Acidulants Dry Tamarind (Pulp & Slabs)
Botanical Name: Tamarindus indica
Clean seedless tamarind pulp compressed into commercial slabs, providing natural tartaric acidity for culinary sauces and food manufacturing.
Specification Highlights:
- Form: Compressed seedless slabs / blocks or whole de-seeded pulp
- Tartaric Acidity: 8.0% – 14.0% natural sour profile
- Moisture: 15.0% – 20.0% (Pliable natural pulp texture)
- Foreign Matter: Max 0.5% (Mechanically cleaned and de-fibered)
- Color: Dark reddish-brown to rich amber
Product Overview
Harvested from the mature pods of the *Tamarindus indica* tree in central and western India. Outer hard shells, seeds, and coarse stringy fibers are extracted before the dark, nutrient-rich pulp is naturally dried and hydraulic-pressed into commercial export blocks. Serves as an indispensable natural souring agent, offering a rich sweet-tart balance without artificial acids.
Commercial & Laboratory Specifications
| Botanical Source | Tamarindus indica (Fruit pulp mesocarp) |
|---|---|
| Physical State | Dense, pliable compressed slabs / blocks or whole de-seeded pulp |
| Color / Appearance | Dark reddish-brown to dark amber / mahogany |
| Tartaric Acid Content | 8.0% to 14.0% (Natural acidity) |
| Moisture Content | 15.0% to 20.0% |
| Seed & Fiber Content | Max 0.5% (Export cleaned seedless grade) |
| Taste Profile | Naturally sour and tangy with deep fruity notes |
| Processing | De-shelled, de-seeded, de-fibered, cleaned, and pressed |
Industrial Applications
- Sauce Manufacturing: Worcestershire Sauce Base, Brown Sauces, BBQ Glazes, and Chutneys
- Ethnic & Regional Foods: Pad Thai Bases, Sambhar Concentrates, Curry Pastes, and Hot-and-Sour Soups
- Beverage & Confectionery: Natural Sour Candies, Souring Syrups, and Fruit Concentrates
- Commercial Foodservice: Institutional Kitchens, Catering Sauce Preps, and Marinades
Export Packaging & Container Capacities
500g or 1 kg consumer-wrapped slabs packed into 10 kg or 20 kg master export cartons.
20 kg or 25 kg bulk compressed slabs with heavy-duty HDPE inner liner.
Approx. 18.0 to 20.0 MT per 20ft FCL container.
12 to 18 months stored in clean, well-ventilated, ambient conditions protected from moisture.
Quality Control & Analytical Compliance
- Manual and mechanical inspection ensuring minimal residual seed or fiber presence.
- Analytical batch COA testing acidity, moisture content, and foreign matter.
- Clean export-grade processing complying with statutory agricultural export requirements.