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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Tamarind |
| Scientific name | Tamarindus indica |
| Family / Genus | Fabaceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4930 |
| PLU — organic | 94930 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_7693 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 15.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sour Tamarind (Traditional/Generic) | 60% | Highly acidic, firm, dark brown pulp. Primarily used for cooking, sauces, beverages, and processed products. Represents the traditional and wild types often harvested for their sour pulp. |
| Manila Sweet | 20% | One of the most popular sweet tamarind varieties in the US market. Characterized by less acidic, high sugar content, and reddish-brown pulp. Excellent for fresh eating and often features larger pods. |
| Makham Waan (Thai Sweet Tamarind) | 15% | A renowned sweet tamarind cultivar originating from Thailand. Known for its very sweet, less fibrous pulp and typically large, plump pods. Highly prized for fresh consumption. |
| PKM 1 | 5% | A high-yielding Indian cultivar developed for commercial cultivation. Produces good quality pods with a balanced sweet-sour taste, making it suitable for both fresh consumption and processing into pul |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 29.3°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Tamarind is a non-climacteric fruit and produces very little ethylene. It is also not highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most fruits and vegetables due to low ethylene production and sensitivity.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by ethnic cuisine popularity and health trends
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Fresh Pods | 30% |
| Pressed Blocks/Paste | 50% |
| Concentrate/Puree | 20% |
Pack sizes
- Fresh: 1lb, 2lb bags/clamshells
- Blocks: 14oz, 1lb, 2lb
- Concentrate: 8oz, 16oz jars
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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