Tamarind seeds, derived from the tamarind fruit (Tamarindus indica), are known for their various uses in food, medicine, and industry. Below are the general specifications for tamarind seeds:
1. Physical Characteristics:
Shape: Oval, slightly flat with a smooth surface.
Color: Light brown to reddish-brown (may vary depending on maturity).
Size: 1.5 to 2 cm in length, with a diameter of approximately 0.8 to 1.2 cm.
Weight: Approximately 0.4 to 0.5 grams per seed.
Texture: Hard and woody outer shell; inside contains a soft, sticky pulp.
2. Chemical Composition:
Moisture Content: Typically 10-12%, which can vary depending on drying and storage conditions.
Protein Content: 12-14% on a dry matter basis.
Fat Content: 0.5 to 1.5%.
Carbohydrates: 60-70%.
Fiber Content: High in dietary fiber.
Ash Content: 2-3%.
Tannin Content: Tamarind seeds contain tannins, which contribute to their astringent taste.
3. Nutritional Value (per 100g of seed):
Energy: ~350-370 kcal
Protein: 10-12g
Fat: 1-2g
Carbohydrate: 80-85g
Fiber: 10-12g
4. Uses:
Food Industry: Tamarind seeds can be ground into powder and used in sauces, soups, and spice blends.
Medicinal Uses: Seeds have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They are used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, fevers, and wounds.
Industrial Uses:
Polymers and Bioplastics: Tamarind seed gum (polysaccharides) is used in biodegradable plastics.
Cosmetics: The gum extracted from tamarind seeds is used as an emulsifier in skin-care products.
Oil Extraction: Tamarind seed oil is rich in fatty acids and is used in soaps, cosmetics, and lubricants.
Animal Feed: Ground tamarind seed meal is used as an animal feed ingredient.
Details :- Color : Brown, Is It Dried : Dried, Is It Organic : Organic, Purity : 99.9%, Shelf Life - 12 Months, Country of Origin - Made in India.
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Product Type : Single Herb & Spices
Processing Type : Raw
Colour :Brown
Harvest : August 2020 (Fresh)
Shell Life: 24 months
Packaging : 50kg (or as per customer request)
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Product Origin : Gujarat, Maharashtra
Key Specifications/Special Features :
Certification - As buyer Require
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Type - Seedless / With Seeds / Powder
Place of Origin Gujarat, Maharastra -India
Port Of Loading Mundra Port, Nahva seva Port
Payment Term D/P, L/C, T/T
Minimum Order Size and Packgaing details :
Packing - 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg - BULK PACKING AVAILABLE, Mini Order Qty 20 feet container
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is probably indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus Tamarindus is monotypic, meaning that it contains only this species. It belongs to the family Fabaceae.
The tamarind tree produces brown, pod-like fruits that contain a sweet, tangy pulp, which is used in cuisines around the world. The pulp is also used in traditional medicine and as a metal polish. The tree's wood can be used for woodworking and tamarind seed oil can be extracted from the seeds. Tamarind's tender young leaves are used in Indian and Filipino cuisine. Because tamarind has multiple uses, it is cultivated around the world in tropical and subtropical zones.
The tamarind is a long-lived, medium-growth tree, which attains a maximum crown height of 25 metres (80 feet). The crown has an irregular, vase-shaped outline of dense foliage. The tree grows well in full sun. It prefers clay, loam, sandy, and acidic soil types, with a high resistance to drought and aerosol salt (wind-borne salt as found in coastal areas).
The evergreen leaves are alternately arranged and pinnately lobed. The leaflets are bright green, elliptic-ovular, pinnately veined, and less than 5 centimetres (2 inches) in length. The branches droop from a single, central trunk as the tree matures, and are often pruned in agriculture to optimize tree density and ease of fruit harvest. At night, the leaflets close up.
As a tropical species, it is frost-sensitive. The pinnate leaves with opposite leaflets give a billowing effect in the wind. Tamarind timber consists of hard, dark red heartwood and softer, yellowish sapwood.
Tamarind pollen grains
The tamarind flowers (although inconspicuously), with red and yellow elongated flowers. Flowers are 2.5 cm (1 in) wide, five-petalled, borne in small racemes, and yellow with orange or red streaks. Buds are pink as the four sepals are pink and are lost when the flower blooms.
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