Spice guide / Tamarind

What is Tamarind?

Sour pulp, block or concentrate.

Short answer: Tamarind (Hindi: इमली) is Tamarindus indica. Sour, caramel, fruity. Culinary use only — not a medicine.

Common nameTamarind
Hindiइमली
Sanskrit
Botanical nameTamarindus indica
Family
OriginIndia
Main producing regionsAndhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra
FlavourSour, caramel, fruity
Aroma
Formswhole, blend
Retail packs100g–5kg (typical; see products)
Bulk10kg+

What is Tamarind?

Tamarind pulp is essential to South Indian rasam, sambar, and chutneys.

History of Tamarind

Origin

India

Growing regions

Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra

How it is grown

Harvest

Processing

Grades

  • Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
  • Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
  • Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
  • Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot

Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.

Flavour, aroma and colour

Sour, caramel, fruity. . Colour: . Heat: none.

Culinary uses

  • Sambar
  • Rasam
  • Chutney
  • Chole

Traditional uses

Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.

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Storage and shelf life

Nutrition

Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.

Buying guide

Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.

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