{"id":295,"date":"2013-07-15T13:01:41","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T13:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/?p=295"},"modified":"2013-08-14T09:18:25","modified_gmt":"2013-08-14T09:18:25","slug":"how-actually-is-tamarind-kernel-or-tamarind-gum-powder-manufactured-in-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-actually-is-tamarind-kernel-or-tamarind-gum-powder-manufactured-in-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"How actually is Tamarind Kernel or Tamarind Gum Powder Manufactured in Industries?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Tamarind Kernel Powder?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Tamarind<\/a>Tamarind kernel powder is a substance derived from the seeds of the tamarind tree botanically referred to as \u201cTamarindus Indica\u201d.The tamarind tree is an evergreen tree that has its origin in Africa but is very abundant in the Indian region. The tamarind tree is drought resistant hence will do quite well in semi arid areas that experience minimal precipitation , the tree usually grows to a height of 5 metres but is also known to reach heights of up to 25 metres (80 feet). The seeds are contained in kernel or pods that are 3 to 6 inches long with each pod containing approximately 8 to 10 seeds. A full grown tamarind tree usually yields between 175 and 250 kilograms of kernel\/seed. To know applications of tamarind kernel powder please visit: https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/tamarind_kernel_powder_applications.html<\/a><\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n

How Tamarind Kernel Powder is processed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tamarind seed powder is produced as a byproduct of the tamarind seeds through a very complex process that entails the following:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Harvesting: – Upon maturity, the pods or kernels are harvested from the mature tree<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sorting: – The harvested pods are broken open to remove the seeds which are further separated by removing rotten seeds, debris, stones and keeping the good seeds.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Roasting: The Good seeds are passed through heat which roasts the seeds; this process makes the seed coat brittle while having little effect on the endosperm.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Stripping: After the roasting process, it becomes easy to separate the seed coats from the endosperm through a process referred to as stripping.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Grinding: The endosperm is then milled or ground to separate the endosperm from the germ hence creating the tamarind kernel powder.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Screening: The tamarind seed powder is further screened to produce the fine powder which is later mixed with a solvent to form Tamarind gum powder or goma tamarind in Spanish.<\/p>\n