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Tamarind

Tamarind is the dried fruit pulp of Tamarindus indica, valued for its sweet-sour acidity. It is a staple souring agent in South Asian, Middle Eastern, African, Southeast Asian and Latin American cooking, and a raw material for sauce, chutney, concentrate, confectionery and beverage manufacturers.

Geodhara International exports tamarind sourced through our supplier network in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, India's main tamarind-producing states. We supply seedless blocks, whole pods and seeded pulp, graded for moisture, seed content and foreign matter, and each lot is tested against your specification before dispatch.

Our target markets include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK and Europe. For food manufacturers, spice traders, ethnic grocery suppliers and wholesale distributors there, we offer bulk supply, private-label packing and complete export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu)

Botanical NameTamarindus indica

HS Code0813.40

Available FormsSeedless blocks, whole pods, seeded pulp

GradesAgmark Special, A, B and C (seedless)

Seed ContentSeedless: max 5% (Special) to 20% (C grade)

ColourLight red to tinged brown

QualityFree from insects, mould and off odours

MoistureSeedless: max 15% (Special) to 20% (B and C grades)

Packaging25 kg and 50 kg lined PP or jute bags, cartons; 500 g and 1 kg retail packs

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf LifeAround 12 months

StorageCool, dry and well ventilated, in sealed packs

GMO StatusNon-GM

Harvest PeriodHarvest Jan - Apr; supplied year round

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 20 MT

Quantity:Approx. 26 MT

Uses

Uses of Tamarind

Souring agent for curries, sambar, rasam and stews in South Asian cooking.
Sauces, chutneys and condiments, including Worcestershire-style and barbecue sauces.
Tamarind concentrate, paste and juice for food manufacturers.
Drinks and confectionery, such as Middle Eastern tamr hindi and Latin American agua de tamarindo.
Retail packs for ethnic grocery and wholesale distribution.

Known As

EnglishTamarind

Hindiइमली (Imli)

Teluguచింతపండు (Chintapandu)

Tamilபுளி (Puli)

Bengaliতেঁতুল (Tentul)

Arabicتمر هندي (Tamr Hindi)

Thaiมะขาม (Makham)

Sinhalaසියඹලා (Siyambala)

FAQs

What forms of tamarind do you export?

We export seedless tamarind blocks (pulp with the rind, fibre and seeds removed, pressed into cakes), whole tamarind pods, and seeded pulp. Pack sizes and block weights are confirmed against your order.

What grades of seedless tamarind are available?

We grade seedless tamarind to the Agmark grades. Special allows up to 15% moisture and 5% seed content, A grade 17% and 10%, B grade 20% and 15%, and C grade 20% and 20%. Each lot's measured values are on its certificate of analysis.

Where is your tamarind sourced from?

Tamarind comes through our supplier network in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the main producing states. Geodhara International does not own farms, factories or warehouses - we coordinate supply, quality checks and export.

What packaging options are available?

Seedless blocks ship in 25 kg and 50 kg lined PP or jute bags or in cartons, and retail packs of 500 g and 1 kg are available. Custom private-label packaging can be arranged to suit your market.

What export documentation do you provide?

Every shipment of Tamarind comes with a phytosanitary certificate, a certificate of origin and the shipping documents, plus a fumigation certificate where the destination requires it. NABL lab test reports are supplied.