Tamarind or Asam-Jawa is a sour-tasting fruit has many positive effects on the body and health. Tamarind is commonly used as a spice in Asian cuisines. Good quality. Brown Color, Natural. seeds in tamarind.
We sell high-quality tamarind from Myanmar, and we can supply tamarind accordingly to your needs. We also have seedless tamarind available. Please feel free to contact us.
Product name - Fresh tamarind with seeds 2023 crop
PRODUCT INFO
Young tamarind is a local tree. The pods are spherical, straight, curved, and the bark is thin green with a brownish tint. Juicy flesh, light green juice. Adjacent to the rind there are young seeds inside the flesh. Sour taste. Young tamarind pods have a thin, brown rind. The flesh is attached to the rind. and no hard seeds, firm flesh, chewy, slightly acidic and astringent taste. Can be eaten fresh by dipping with chili paste, salt chili or shrimp paste.
USES
The menu that cannot be lacking in young tamarind is Tamarind and Tom Klong The young tamarind must be scraped off the brown husks completely. leaving only the flesh in the fresh green therefore gradually used But the trick is easier than that. Bring the young tamarind to boil water for about 5 minutes before it can easily scrape off the skin.
Season
Young tamarind is available between Feb - Apr.
PRODUCT INFO
Sweet Tamarind (Makam Wan) is a tropical fruit that comes from the Tamarind tree. The fruit grows in seed pods. When fresh out of the pod, tamarind exists as a sticky pulp. This pulp is high in tartaric acid, which gives it a range of sweet and sour taste. The taste of the tamarind fruit ranges from sweet and tangy to a sour and tarty flavour. The wide range in taste is owed to how ripe the tamarind. Sweet Tamarind may be used as a condiment or to add tartness to dishes like curry or soup. There are many different ways to prepare tamarind, including making a paste or sauce by boiling it down with sugar and salt. Tamarind can be also be dried into tamarind candies.
SEASON
Sweet Tamarind is available between Nov - Feb.
Tamarind seeds, derived from the tamarind fruit (Tamarindus indica), are known for their various uses in food, medicine, and industry. Below are the general specifications for tamarind seeds:
1. Physical Characteristics:
Shape: Oval, slightly flat with a smooth surface.
Color: Light brown to reddish-brown (may vary depending on maturity).
Size: 1.5 to 2 cm in length, with a diameter of approximately 0.8 to 1.2 cm.
Weight: Approximately 0.4 to 0.5 grams per seed.
Texture: Hard and woody outer shell; inside contains a soft, sticky pulp.
2. Chemical Composition:
Moisture Content: Typically 10-12%, which can vary depending on drying and storage conditions.
Protein Content: 12-14% on a dry matter basis.
Fat Content: 0.5 to 1.5%.
Carbohydrates: 60-70%.
Fiber Content: High in dietary fiber.
Ash Content: 2-3%.
Tannin Content: Tamarind seeds contain tannins, which contribute to their astringent taste.
3. Nutritional Value (per 100g of seed):
Energy: ~350-370 kcal
Protein: 10-12g
Fat: 1-2g
Carbohydrate: 80-85g
Fiber: 10-12g
4. Uses:
Food Industry: Tamarind seeds can be ground into powder and used in sauces, soups, and spice blends.
Medicinal Uses: Seeds have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They are used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, fevers, and wounds.
Industrial Uses:
Polymers and Bioplastics: Tamarind seed gum (polysaccharides) is used in biodegradable plastics.
Cosmetics: The gum extracted from tamarind seeds is used as an emulsifier in skin-care products.
Oil Extraction: Tamarind seed oil is rich in fatty acids and is used in soaps, cosmetics, and lubricants.
Animal Feed: Ground tamarind seed meal is used as an animal feed ingredient.
