Tamarind Kernel Powder is derived from the plant Tamarindus Indica. Tamarind is an evergreen tree.

Various grades are delegated to Tamarind Seeds following which these seeds are methodically ground to powder conserving their nutritious properties, than these seeds are roasted and decorticated. The kernels of these seeds are separated by color sorter to obtain, rich tamarind kernel powder.

Tamarind pulp is one of the souring agent in Indian curries. For the reason that of sugar and acid contents the tamarind pulp is used in kitchens for curries, sauces, syrups and other food beverages. Tamarind kernel powder-deoil and tamarind kernel powder-oil supply by Altrafine Gums.

• 35% Husk
• 65 % White Kernel

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

• 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

• 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
• Tobacco industry
• Manufacturing of paints
  

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