Tamarind Kernel Powder is obtained from the seeds of the plant Tamarindus Indica. The tree is usually about 5 meters tall but can also get as high as 25 meters. It stays evergreen without a dry season and is covered with pinnate leaves, pale reddish-yellow flowers and pods. The pods are 3-6 inches long with 8-10 seeds in each.
Manufacturing Process
Tamarind seeds are broken. The hull is removed through heating, grinding and sieving. The endosperm is separated from the germ through grinding and sieving and is then pulverized to get a fine powder called Tamarind Kernel Powder.
Properties
Tamarind Kernel Powder is a polysaccharide consisting mainly of D-mannose and D-galactose units. The powder is odourless and appears creamish white.
It has a high capacity of water absorption and can retain a stable viscosity over a broad pH range.
Applications
Textile Industry:
It is used as a sizing agent and as a thickener.
Grades
Tamarind Kernel Powder is offered as both regular and deoiled with particle size of 200 & 300 mesh and viscosity of 10,000 cps (5% concentration).
