Project report for Tamarind Powder

A large part of India's production of tamarind is exported to West Asia, Europe and America, where it is used for food specialties like Worcestershire sauce. This spice also comes in the forms of pulp and juice concentrates which mainly go into the preparation of cool drinks, seafoods and a range of sophisticated cuisine. The Tamarind is widely used thorough the world. Tamarind pulp concentrate is widely used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.Tamarind's tender young leaves are used in Indian and Filipino cuisine. Because tamarind has multiple uses, it is cultivated around the world in tropical and subtropical zones. The Tamarind powder is made from Spray dried process and ground tamarind. Tamarind powder is used as a condiment and souring agent. Use Tamarind Powder to mix with marinades, barbecue sauces, smoothies or dried herbs and spices to create unique dry rubs. Tamarind trees are often grown in gardens and along roadsides and are cultivated commercially in plantations. India is the only producer of tamarind on a commercial scale. Tamarind is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus Tamarindus is monotypic, meaning that it contains only this species. The tamarind tree produces brown, pod-like fruits that contain a sweet, tangy pulp, which is used in cuisines around the world. The pulp is also used in traditional medicine and as a metal polish. The tree's wood can be used for woodworking and tamarind seed oil can be extracted from the seeds.

The Global Tamarind Market was valued at INR 18570 Crores. The size of this market is expected to increase to INR 1970 million by the year 2026, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. Tamarind is already used as a raw material for the production of several industrial products like tamarind juice concentrate, tamarind pulp powder, tamarind kernel powder (TKP), pectin, tartaric acid, tartrates, and alcohol. Tamarind seed is also used as adhesive filler in the plywood industry. It is also used as a stabilizer for brick industries that combine sawdust briquettes and as a thickener for a number of explosives. This spice also comes in the forms of pulp and juice concentrates which mainly go into the preparation of cool drinks, sea foods and a range of sophisticated cuisine.

Tamarind extract is an essential food additive with a distinctive flavour. It is used in a variety of food products to improve taste and flavour. The beverage industry employs the services of tamarind in juice production due to its coolant property. Tamarind has many health befitting features ranging from antifungal to antimicrobial to antioxidant then antiseptic. Tamarind is used in the cosmetic industry to produce skin hydrating and bleaching agents, which are necessities in every household. The antioxidant property of tamarind is a significant growth driver for the global market as research has shown it’s essential in combating cancer and the strengthening of the immune system. Furthermore, the growing demand for natural ingredients is estimated to create a surge in demand for the tamarind extract market during the forecast period due to the ever-increasing awareness regarding the negative impact of artificial or synthetic product