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Tamarind Powders in the form of Spray-dried, Dehydrated & Tray-dried Powders are exported by us.We pack in bulk of 25 and 50 kgs net in poly bags, placed into cartons or HDPE drums.
DE-HYDRATED TAMARIND POWDER The average specifications of De-hydrated Tamarind Powder are as follows:
1. Appearance/Texture: Light brown, free flowing powder/granules
2. Moisture : 8%
3. Ash Insoluble in HCL : 0.45%
4. Acidity(as tartaric acid) : 10-11%
5. Crude Fiber : 7%
6. Carbohydrates : 65%
7. Total Bacterial Count : 100 per gm
8. Mould and Coliform : Absent
TAMARIND POWDER
(SPRAY DRIED) 1. Preservatives : No external stabilizers, preservatives
or flavouring agents are added
2. Appearance : Brown / Light Brown Colour.
3. Bulk Density : 0.55 - 0.75 g/cc
4. Particle Size : 98% passes # 30 mesh.
5. pH of 1% Aq. Soln. : 2 – 3.5
6. Acidity (as Tartaric Acid) : 7 - 9%
7. Moisture : Max 5%
8. Ash : Max. 4%
9. Dietary Fibre : Max 3%
10. Fat : Max 1%
11. Protein : Max 1%
12. Carbohydrates : 85 - 95%
Specifications of Average Tray Dried Tamarind Powder
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Sl No.
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Characteristics
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Requirements
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1
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Moisture by mass max.
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9.0
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2
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Titratable acidity, as tartaric acid, % by mass, min
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9.5
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3
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Total ash (on dry basis), % by mass, max
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4.0
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4
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Acid insoluble ash (on dry basis), % by mass, max
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1.0
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5
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Added starch (on dry basis), % by mass, max
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40.0
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Bark or skin, % by mass, max
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2.0
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Extent of browning - optical density of alcoholic extract, max (at 440 nm)
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0.46
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6
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Particle size:
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Above 1500 micron, max
210 micron to 1500 micron
below 210 micron, max,
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5%
90-100%
5%
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