Ingredient

Spices Tamarind

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Tamarind is used as a flavoring agent, adding a sour and fruity note to …

What it is

Tamarind is a tropical fruit that grows in a pod on the Tamarindus indica tree. The fruit's pulp, which is tart and tangy, is used as a food ingredient. The pulp is often processed into a concentrate or paste.

Why it's used

Tamarind is used as a flavoring agent, adding a sour and fruity note to foods. It is commonly found in sauces, marinades, chutneys, candies, and beverages. Its tartness can also help balance sweetness in dishes.

Health notes

Tamarind is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a source of vitamin C and some minerals. While tamarind has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments, scientific evidence supporting these uses is often limited. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated tamarind and its components, but specific intake limits are not typically set for whole food ingredients like this.

Allergen info

Tamarind is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Spices Tamarind

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Save Mart Supermarkets Inc. Worcestershire Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20Carbs Intermountain Brands Corporation Sawyer's, Alamagordo, Spicy Chicken Soup Mix Other Soups High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 344kcal 12.5Protein 1.6Fat 71.9Carbs Sweet Teriyaki Beef Jerky, Sweet Teriyaki Bridgford Foods Corporation Sweet Teriyaki Beef Jerky, Sweet Teriyaki Other Snacks High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 321kcal 35.7Protein 3.6Fat 21.4Carbs Fareway Stores, Inc. Gourmet Bar Mix Chili Lemon Peanuts, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Butter Toffee Peanuts, Pretzels, Savory Smoke Flavored Almonds, Gourmet Bar Mix Other Snacks 531kcal 18.8Protein 37.5Fat 34.4Carbs Teksouth Records Bloody Mary Mix, Mild Alcohol 8kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.5Carbs Mount Franklin Foods LLC Michelada A Tangy Tomato Flavor Blended With Rice Crackers, Corn Nuts, Hot Cajun Sticks, Peanuts And Praline Pepitas Snack Nut Mix, Michelada Other Snacks 458kcal 12.5Protein 20.8Fat —Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Spicy Cajun Steak Sauce, Spicy Cajun Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 40Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Pulled Pork In BBQ Sauce, BBQ Canned Meat High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 131kcal 14.3Protein 7.1Fat 10.7Carbs Head Country, Inc. Apple Habanero Bar-B-Q Sauce, Apple Habanero Other Cooking Sauces High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 216kcal 0Protein 0Fat 56.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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