Tamarind Kernel Powder (TKP) TAMARIND is the fruit of a large tropical tree grown in forests, orchards and as an avenue tree along the roads. It is mainly planted in the region of South India and some other parts of India. It takes more than 10 years for the tree to start yielding. Tamarind trees bloom once a year, during July-August and the Tamarind fruits are ready to harvest by January-February. Each tree yields thousands of fruits. The size of each fruit is 10 cm to 15 cm long and 15 to 20 mm broad in a curved form. Each fruit contains 6 to 8 seeds. The fruit is protected with an outer shell of brown colour. These are called pods. Seeds are taken out of Tamarind manually with the help of a sharp knife. Tamarind seed is very strong and is covered with a black-brown hull/husk. The villagers collect and sell these raw seeds to the merchants in their nearest town who store the seeds in their godown and sell in the market. The average crop size of Tamarind kernel seeds is 100,000 tons per year. Major part of this goes to cattle feed industry within India. The seeds are de-husked, broken, cleaned and ground to obtain Tamarind Kernel Powder. Uses & Applications of Tamarind Kernel Powder TEXTILE INDUSTRY 1. Sizing : TKP is an ideal sizing material and is extensively used for sizing in textile industry. 2. Thickener : One of the biggest use of TKP in the international market is as a textile thickener. Many companies modify TKP in order to have better results in specific end uses. JUTE INDUSTRY: TKP is extensively used in sizing jute yarns. Gradually it has replaced all other conventional starches in this industry. It is also used for sizing in cotton wraps. OTHER USES 1. Soil Stabiliser : TKP can be used along with other chemicals for stabilising soil, earth or clay. The stabilised mixture can also be moulded into strong bricks. 2. Explosives : TKP is used in the Explosives industry. 3. Plywood Glue : TKP is used in making adhesives for making plywood. 4. Paper Adhesives : TKP mixed with other chemicals can make high quality paper adhesives.

Tamarind Kernel Powder (TKP) TAMARIND is the fruit of a large tropical tree grown in forests, orchards and as an avenue tree along the roads. It is mainly planted in the region of South India and some other parts of India. It takes more than 10 years for the tree to start yielding. Tamarind trees bloom once a year, during July-August and the Tamarind fruits are ready to harvest by January-February. Each tree yields thousands of fruits. The size of each fruit is 10 cm to 15 cm long and 15 to 20 mm broad in a curved form. Each fruit contains 6 to 8 seeds. The fruit is protected with an outer shell of brown colour. These are called pods. Seeds are taken out of Tamarind manually with the help of a sharp knife. Tamarind seed is very strong and is covered with a black-brown hull/husk. The villagers collect and sell these raw seeds to the merchants in their nearest town who store the seeds in their godown and sell in the market. The average crop size of Tamarind kernel seeds is 100,000 tons per year. Major part of this goes to cattle feed industry within India. The seeds are de-husked, broken, cleaned and ground to obtain Tamarind Kernel Powder. Uses & Applications of Tamarind Kernel Powder TEXTILE INDUSTRY 1. Sizing : TKP is an ideal sizing material and is extensively used for sizing in textile industry. 2. Thickener : One of the biggest use of TKP in the international market is as a textile thickener. Many companies modify TKP in order to have better results in specific end uses. JUTE INDUSTRY: TKP is extensively used in sizing jute yarns. Gradually it has replaced all other conventional starches in this industry. It is also used for sizing in cotton wraps. OTHER USES 1. Soil Stabiliser : TKP can be used along with other chemicals for stabilising soil, earth or clay. The stabilised mixture can also be moulded into strong bricks. 2. Explosives : TKP is used in the Explosives industry. 3. Plywood Glue : TKP is used in making adhesives for making plywood. 4. Paper Adhesives : TKP mixed with other chemicals can make high quality paper adhesives.