Tamarind Kernel Powder

• Galactoxyloglucan polysaccharide (55-65%),
• Lipids (6-10%)
• Proteins (18-20%)
• And a little amount of Fibers, Sugar etc.

The white kernel obtained of tamarind seeds are utilized for producing tamarind kernel powder.

Tamarind kernel is rich in protein, carbohydrates, fibers and oils.Properties of Tamarind Kernel Powder

Tamarind Kernel Powder consists of

• D-mannose and D-galactose
• This Powder is odorless and is creamish white in color
• Moisture Content : 06 to 12 %
• Crude Fibre : 01 to 02 %
• Protein : 10 to 20 %
• Viscosity : 2800 CPS in 3% solution
• Color : light creamy
• pH of 5% slurry : 6.0 to 7.0
• Sieve Value : 100 mesh 100% w/w passing
• Sieve Value : 200 mesh 99% w/w passing
• Sieve Value : 300 mesh 99% w/w passing
• Ash content : 01 to 03 %
• Tamarind Kernel Powder has a high water absorption capacity.
• And high viscosity over a broad range of pH

Tamarind Kernel Powder consists of

• In textile industry as textile thickener and textile sizing
• For sizing in dyeing industry
• In printing industry
• Jute sizing
• Cotton wraps
• Paper & explosive industry
• Soil stabilizer.
• Manufacturing of plywood’s
• In the production of wood works
• Mining industry
• Cosmetic industry
• Oil drilling and gas industry
• Manufacturing of paints

Due to its rich content of carbohydrates and protein Tamarind Kernel Powder is also used in producing adhesives

Tamarind Kernel Powder is also used in various food processing industries and applied largely in Ketchups, Ice creams, sauces, sherbet, baked food, pet food, meat product and instant noodles. Tamarind kernel powder for textile industry is used for different types of dyes, fabrics and textile printing applications.