Tamarinds
What is Tamarinds?
Tamarinds are the fruit of the tamarind tree, native to tropical Africa. The fruit is a pod containing a sticky, brown pulp around several seeds. The pulp is often processed into a concentrate or paste.
Is Tamarinds vegan?
Tamarinds is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Tamarinds gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Tamarinds a major allergen?
Tamarind is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Tamarinds used for?
Tamarind pulp is used as a flavoring agent, adding a sweet and sour taste to foods.
Is Tamarinds safe?
Tamarind is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Tamarind pulp is used as a flavoring agent, adding a sweet and sour taste to foods. It is commonly found in sauces, chutneys, candies, and beverages, particularly in Asian and Latin American cuisines.
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 antioxidants. JECFA has evaluated tamarind and found no safety concerns at typical consumption levels. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming tamarind in typical food amounts.
Allergen info
Tamarind is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Tamarinds
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