Tamarind Seeds Powder

Tamarind seed powder is obtained by grinding the dried seeds of the Tamarindus indica fruit It is widely used in the food pharmaceutical textile and adhesive industries due to its high content of polysaccharides mainly tamarind seed polysaccharide TSP which acts as a natural thickener and stabilizer Physical Properties Appearance Fine freeflowing powder Color Light brown to dark brown Odor Characteristic mild Taste Slightly bitter Mesh Size 80200 mesh as per requirement Solubility Partially soluble in hot water pH 1 Solution 55 75 Chemical Composition Purity Moisture Content Max 10 Polysaccharide Content TSP 5070 Protein 1020 Dietary Fiber 1030 Fat Content 37 Ash Content Max 5 Tannin Content 38 Starch Content 2040 Microbiological Standards For Food Pharmaceutical Grade Total Plate Count Max 10000 CFUg Yeast Mold Max 100 CFUg Coliforms 10 CFUg E Coli Salmonella Absent Aflatoxins B1 B2 G1 G2 10 ppb Contaminants Adulterants Heavy Metals o Lead Pb 02 ppm o Cadmium Cd 01 ppm o Arsenic As 01 ppm o Mercury Hg 005 ppm Pesticide Residues As per international standards FSSAI EU FDA Artificial Additives Preservatives Must be absent Applications of Tamarind Seed Powder Food Industry Used as a thickener stabilizer and emulsifier in sauces jams and confectionery Pharmaceuticals Ayurveda Used in tablets wound healing and digestive health formulations Textile Industry Used as a sizing agent in fabric processing Adhesive Industry Used in the production of natural adhesives and binding agents Cosmetics Personal Care Used in antiaging and moisturizing products