Starch From Tamarind Seeds

Abstract

Tamarind trees are grown almost in all parts of the country with states like Karnataka, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu being the major cultivation centres. Tamarind fruits are used for edible purposes and seeds are generally thrown away. These seeds could be used for producing starch which is used for sizing in textile industry and as a general adhesive material. This is one of the cheapest available non-edible starch. Production process is simple and easy and no special skills are required. It is necessary that adequate arrangements for procurement of tamarind seeds are made. The preferred locations are Bihar, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, MP, TN and Karnataka.