Abstract:
Tamarind trees are grown in almost all parts of the country and India is a leading producer
of tamarind fruits. Due to some peculiar food habits of the Indians, juice of tamarind fruits is
used regularly in many food as well as snack preparations. Tamarind fruits are rarely used
directly. Instead, they are soaked in water for some time and then juice is extracted
manually. This process is not only clumsy but unhygienic as well. Hence, tamarind powder
has become popular. It is available in compact form, very convenient to use and there is no
need to bother about disposal of residue as is the case when dry tamarind is soaked in water.