Textile and Jute mills for sizing various types of starches are used. Recent researches have shown that Tamarind Kernel Powder possesses excellent sizing properties. Tamarind Kernel Powder is made from the Kernels of Tamarind Seeds.

TAMARIND:

Tamarind grows as a forest tree in India. With the increase in demand the trees are cultivated also now a days. Growth of Tamarind trees does depend on rainfall though it is a forest tree. It requires minimum water which it can draw from the soil. It requires minimum manual care unlike other plants and trees. A fully grown tree can be 80 feet high with circumference of 25 feet. It usually begins to bear fruits after 13-14 years and continues to give abundant crop for more than 60 years. The tree flowers in spring and its fruits ripen in winter. A full grown tree yields about 180 to 200 kgs of fruits. Tamarind tree is a large evergreen tree that grows rapidly and lives more than 100 years. Tamarind trees are available in plenty in South India - Karnataka, Andhra and Tamilnadu.

PULP OF TAMARIND:

Tamarind pulp is one of the souring agent in Indian curries chutneys and sauces. For preservation the pulp is mixed with about 10% of salt trodden - and made into balls. Because of sugar and acid contents the pulp is used in almost all kitchens for curries, syrups beverages etc.

SEEDS OF TAMARIND:

Tamarind fruit has skin ( outer layer ), pulp ( inner layer ) and the seeds. The seeds are flat and of irregular shape - mostly oval. It is of the size of 7.5 mm X 15 mm. The Kernel is covered by taste. Seed has about 30% testa and 70% Kernel. Testa has rich brown colour and Kernel is of white colour. Testa is removed by roasting the seeds. Kernels have ingredients like protein, crude fibre, carbohydrate ash and oil. It is learnt that the minerals and carbohydrates in the Tamarind Kernels compare well with those of oats.

TAMARIND KERNAL POWDER PRODUCTS UTILITIES:

TAMARIND KERNAL POWDER PRODUCTS :

Our Tamarind Kernel Powder (TKP) is produced out of Tamarind Seeds. Our's TKP is available in natural and de-oiled form. The main uses of Bharat Gum TKP is as follows:
Textile Industry:

Sizing : It is an ideal for sizing material and is extensively used for sizing in textile industry .

Thickener : One of the biggest uses of this is as a textile thickener. Many users modify the natural powder in order to have better results in their specific end uses.

Jute Industry:

It is extensively used in sizing of jute yarns. Gradually it has replaced all other conventional starches in this industry. It is also used for sizing of cotton wraps.

Food Industry:

Although the use of this in the food industry is not much popular, yet, it is rich in protein and other food values. It is gradually finding its way into the food industry in countries like Japan and Korea. R&D in this area is being actively conducted in various parts of the world

Other Utilities:

* Soil Stabilizer : Our product's can be used along with other chemicals for stabilizing
soil, earth or clay. The stabilized mixture can also be moulded into strong
bricks.

* And is also used in the Explosives, Plywood Glue and Paper Adhesive industries.

1. TAMARIND KERNAL POWDER (NON-DEOILED):

SPECIFICATIONS MESH 300
SEIVE VALUE 95 % THRU 300 MESH
VISCOSITY 5,000 CPS IN 4 % HOT SOLUTION
MOISTURE 10 %
PROTEIN 18 %
ASH CONTENT 3 %
OIL CONTENT 5 - 8 %
IRON CONTENT 60 PPM

2. TAMARIND DEOILED KERNEL POWDER (DEOILED ) :

SPECIFICATION MESH 300
SEIVE VALUE 95 % THRU 300 MESH
VISCOSITY 6,000 CPS IN 4 % HOT SOLUTION
MOISTURE 10 %
PROTEIN 15 - 18 % MAX.
ASH CONTENT 3 %
OIL CONTENT 1.5 % MAX.
IRON CONTENT 60 PPM