Tamarind Flavor

Product Attribute

Introduction

Tamarind flavor is a food additive or spice.
It is made from tamarind or mimics its aroma and taste.
Natural tamarind flavor is extracted from fruits.
Artificial one is formulated chemically to mimic the flavor.
Main Components
Natural type: Contains organic acids like tartaric, malic, citric.
These acids give it sourness, sugars provide sweetness.
Also has esters, alcohols, aldehydes for unique aroma.
Artificial type: Composed of esters, alcohols in precise ratios.
These chemicals are mixed to mimic natural flavor.

Sensory Characteristics

Aroma: It has a rich and unique aroma of tamarind.
It’s often described as a sweet – sour fruity aroma with caramel – toffee notes. The aroma is mellow and long – lasting.
Taste: The taste is mainly sweet – sour. The sourness is fresh and not sharp.
The sweetness and sourness are well – balanced, providing a rich taste experience similar to eating tamarind.

Application 

Food Industry: Widely used in making drinks, candies, pastries, etc.
Add it to food to enhance tamarind flavor, taste and appeal.
In drinks, it gives a unique tamarind taste.
In candies, it imparts sweet – sour tamarind flavor.
Condiment Industry: Can be used to make various seasonings.
Adds unique flavor to salad dressings, sauces, etc.
Other Fields: Applied in some cosmetics and oral care products.
Provides a unique fragrance, improving product experience.
Added to lipsticks or toothpastes for a fresh tamarind scent.