Tamarind

Trade Information

Tamarind is a spice indispensable in most Indian kitchen. It is the fruit of a tropical tree. The dried tamarind is obtained after removing the rind from the mature, ripe and dried fruit of Tamarindus indica. The pulp obtained is well dried and compressed into cakes. Seedless tamarind comes under two varieties - Light red to tinged brown color tamarind of special grade and Black color or mixed color variety of special grade Tamarind is characterized by a sour and slightly sweet flavor. This spice is available in the form of pulp and juice concentrates.

These go into the preparation of cool drink and seafood and sauces. Tamarind forms an important part of the Indian cuisine.