Tamarind seed powder is obtained by grinding the dried seeds of the Tamarindus indica fruit It is widely used in the food pharmaceutical textile and adhesive industries due to its high content of polysaccharides mainly tamarind seed polysaccharide TSP which acts as a natural thickener and stabilizer

Physical Properties

Appearance Fine freeflowing powder

Color Light brown to dark brown

Odor Characteristic mild

Taste Slightly bitter

Mesh Size 80200 mesh as per requirement

Solubility Partially soluble in hot water

pH 1 Solution 55 75

Chemical Composition Purity

Moisture Content Max 10

Polysaccharide Content TSP 5070

Protein 1020

Dietary Fiber 1030

Fat Content 37

Ash Content Max 5

Tannin Content 38

Starch Content 2040

Microbiological Standards For Food Pharmaceutical Grade

Total Plate Count Max 10000 CFUg

Yeast Mold Max 100 CFUg

Coliforms 10 CFUg

E Coli Salmonella Absent

Aflatoxins B1 B2 G1 G2 10 ppb

Contaminants Adulterants

Heavy Metals

o Lead Pb 02 ppm

o Cadmium Cd 01 ppm

o Arsenic As 01 ppm

o Mercury Hg 005 ppm

Pesticide Residues As per international standards FSSAI EU FDA

Artificial Additives Preservatives Must be absent

Applications of Tamarind Seed Powder

Food Industry Used as a thickener stabilizer and emulsifier in sauces jams and confectionery

Pharmaceuticals Ayurveda Used in tablets wound healing and digestive health formulations

Textile Industry Used as a sizing agent in fabric processing

Adhesive Industry Used in the production of natural adhesives and binding agents

Cosmetics Personal Care Used in antiaging and moisturizing products