Tamarind is a large evergreen tree belonging to the Tamarindus genus of the Caesalpinioideae subfamily (Leguminosae). Native to Africa, it is now widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions; in my country, it is primarily found in provinces and regions such as Yunnan, Hainan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian. The fruit pulp offers a delicious sweet-and-sour flavor and is rich in reducing sugars, organic acids, minerals, vitamins, and aromatic compounds. It possesses a unique sweet-and-sour fruity aroma, accompanied by subtle notes of caramel and a woody undertone.
Appearance: Pale yellow to brown transparent liquid (or dark brown concentrate)
Aroma: Distinctive sweet-and-sour fruity aroma with caramel notes and woody undertones; rich and natural
Flavor Profile: Sweet-sour, sour-sweet, or tart/acidic (varies by variety)
Solubility: Water-soluble or oil-soluble; some are soluble in both
Heat Stability: Good to excellent (some products withstand 150–180°C)
Product Grade: Food grade
Shelf Life: 12–24 months (store sealed, away from light)
Food Tamarind Flavour is used in Beverages, herbal teas, alcoholic drinks, confectionery, snacks, condiments, cookies, cakes, ice cream, yogurt, skincare products
Food Tamarind Flavour is used in Beverages, herbal teas, alcoholic drinks, confectionery, snacks, condiments, cookies, cakes, ice cream, yogurt, skincare products
Main Applications:
Other applications:
Ice cream, desserts; yogurt, dairy products; soup bases, ready-to-eat meals
Personal care products: Perfumes, skincare products (utilizing its antioxidant properties)
Beverages:
Tamarind juice/drinks; functional sparkling drinks; tea beverages, herbal teas;
Solid beverages: instant drink mixes, soluble powders;
Cocktails/Mixed alcoholic drinks: Margaritas, tamarind-based cocktails, etc.
Confectionery & Snacks:
Hard candies, gummies, chewing gum, jelly beans;
Spicy snacks: e.g., spicy dried pineapple (containing coconut, chili, and tamarind);
Puffed snacks, potato chips; candied fruit, preserved fruit, tamarind paste/cakes, tamarind jelly
Condiments & Sauces:
Pad Thai sauce; tamarind sauce, dipping sauces, sweet-and-sour/spicy sauces; BBQ sauce, marinades, salad dressings; curry seasonings, compound seasonings
Baked Goods:
Biscuits, cookies, sandwich cookies, crackers; cakes, bread; mooncake fillings
Food Tamarind Flavour is used in Beverages, herbal teas, alcoholic drinks, confectionery, snacks, condiments, cookies, cakes, ice cream, yogurt, skincare products
Recommended dosage:
General food applications: 0.1% ~ 0.5%
Baked goods (cookies, cakes): 0.1% ~ 0.3%
Confectionery (hard candy, gummies, chewing gum): 0.1% ~ 0.3%
Beverages: 0.1% ~ 0.5%
Condiments/sauces: 0.2% ~ 0.5%
Powdered flavors (solid beverages, baking): < 1%
Jelly, pudding: 0.1% ~ 0.3%
Industrial/personal care: Adjust as needed
Dosage recommended by overseas suppliers:
Baked goods: As low as 0.1–0.3%
Confectionery and sweets: As low as 0.1–0.3%
Food Tamarind Flavour is used in Beverages, herbal teas, alcoholic drinks, confectionery, snacks, condiments, cookies, cakes, ice cream, yogurt, skincare products
