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Tamarind Paste

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Tamarind paste is a whole-fruit-derived ingredient widely used in cuisines around the world. It supplies tartaric acid, polyphenols, and trace nutrients; no significant safety concerns at culinary use levels.

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511 products

What it is

Concentrated paste from the pulp of Tamarindus indica fruit.

Souring agent, flavoring, and natural acidulant.

What regulators actually say

"Tamarinds, raw — nutrient profile including potassium, magnesium, and dietary fiber."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as fruit-based ingredient

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as foodstuff

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