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
