Product Specification: Tamarind Seed Powder

Product Name: Tamarind Seed Powder (TSP)
Other Names: Tamarind Kernel Powder (TKP), TSP, Tamarind Gum
Botanical Name: Tamarindus indica
Source: Extracted from the seeds of ripe tamarind fruit
Form: Fine powder
Color: Cream to off-white (Dehusked Grade); Brown (Natural Grade)
Moisture Content: ≤ 10%
Ash Content: ≤ 2%
pH: Neutral to slightly acidic (5.0–6.5)
Viscosity: 5000–8000 cps (1% solution, depends on grade)
Mesh Size: 100 to 300 mesh (as per requirement)
Solubility: Partially soluble in hot water, insoluble in cold water
Shelf Life: 12 months under recommended storage conditions
Packing: 25 kg or 50 kg HDPE bags with inner liner or customized

Product Description:

Tamarind Seed Powder (TSP) is a natural, non-toxic, biodegradable product derived from the kernel of tamarind seeds. It is manufactured through a series of processes including seed cleaning, roasting, dehusking, grinding, and sieving. The resulting fine powder contains polysaccharides that form a viscous colloidal solution when mixed with water, making it an excellent natural thickener, sizing agent, and stabilizer.

TSP is highly valued across multiple industries for its binding, sizing, thickening, and gelling properties. It is especially popular in textile printing, food formulations, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and oil drilling applications.

Grades Available:

• Food Grade (Dehusked): Light cream color, used in food, pharma, and cosmetic applications

• Industrial Grade (Natural): Brownish color, used in textiles, paper, and other industrial processes

Applications:

• Textile Industry: Used as a sizing agent and thickener in fabric printing and dyeing

• Food Industry: Acts as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickener in sauces, ice creams, and bakery items

• Pharmaceuticals: Used in tablet binding, sustained release formulations, and suspensions

• Cosmetics: Used in gels, lotions, and shampoos as a natural thickener and conditioner

• Oil Drilling: Serves as a gelling agent in drilling fluids

• Paper Industry: Improves surface quality and strength of paper

• Adhesives: Used in pastes and glues for cardboard and packaging

Key Features & Benefits:

• 100% natural and biodegradable

• Excellent viscosity and thickening properties

• Non-toxic, safe for human consumption (food-grade variant)

• Stable across a wide pH and temperature range

• Compatible with other natural gums and hydrocolloids

• Economical and effective alternative to synthetic thickeners

Quality Assurance:

• Complies with food safety standards (if food grade)

• Free from adulterants, grit, and microbial contamination

• Processed in a controlled, hygienic environment

• Certificates available: COA, MSDS, ISO, and FSSAI (where applicable)

Packaging and Storage:

• Packaging: Available in 25 kg or 50 kg HDPE bags, paper bags, or customized bulk packaging

• Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dry, and clean area, away from moisture and pests

• Handling Advice: Keep bags tightly sealed when not in use

Export Information:

• Origin: India (major global producer)

• HS Code: 13023290

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 MT (customizable for trial orders)

Note: Custom formulations and mesh sizes are available based on end-use requirements. Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and free samples can be provided upon request.

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