| Product
Description |
|
Tamarind concentrate is a pure extract of tamarind fruit of known variety of Tamarindus
indica linn. The product tamarind concentrate is obtained by evaporation of water
from Tamarind extract/pulp under vacuum The
preparation process includes washing, cooking with water, refining with filter
press and filter clothes. The juice so extracted is then fed into vacuum concentrator
to get the desired Brix about 65%-70% solids. The
process ensures that the natural flavor and aroma of the fruit is retained and
also retains the natural tang and purity of tamarind. | |
| Usage |
|
The Tamarind concentrate is used in a variety of food preparations conveniently
for making soups, sauces, marinades and chutneys. It is also used in making Tamarind
juice/drink in many Western Countries. The marine processing industry uses tamarind
in pickling of fish. The
Tamarind concentrate is a potential ingredient in tropical and subtropical fruit
juices and soft drink concentrates. | |
| Specifications |
T.S.S.
(Degree Brix)
|
65
+/-1 |
|
| Acidity
( % as Tartaric acid) |
9
-16 %
|
|
pH
|
1.2 to 2.8
At 27 degree centigrade |
|
| Colour
|
Chocolate
Brown |
|
Total
plate count
|
Max
10/GM |
|
Yeast
and Mould
|
Max
10/GM |
|
E.coli
|
Nil
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| Microbiological
Status |
Tamarind
concentrate is free from any pathogenic bacteria.
| |
| Packaging |
This
tamarind concentrate is marketed in hermetically sealed food grade HDPE -plastic
containers to retain the quality and characteristics of tamarind fruit.
It is available in 25 kg, 50 kg and 60 kg. bulk packs in food grade drums |
|
| Weight
per Pack |
| Gross
Wt. (in Kg.) | Net
Wt. (in Kg.) | Pack
in 25 kg
| 26 |
25 | Pack
in 50 kg
| 52.5 | 50 |
Pack
in 60 kg
| 63 |
60 |
| | | |
| Storage
Recommendations |
Tamarind
Concentrate can be stored at ambient temperature.
| |
| Shelf
Life |
More
than one year at normal room temperature.
These are our specifications.
However, the product can be made as per buyer's specifications depending upon
the final use of product and country of import. | |
