Description

Tamarindus, Ext. CAS NO 84961-62-6 is a natural botanical extract derived from the fruit pulp of the Tamarindus indica L. tree. This extract is valued for its rich composition of organic acids, polysaccharides, and polyphenols, which provide functional properties such as gelling, stabilizing, and chelating. It serves as a key ingredient for manufacturers in the food and beverage, nutraceutical, and personal care industries seeking natural, multifunctional additives.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a natural acidulant, flavor enhancer, and gelling agent in sauces, chutneys, candies, and beverages.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated for its potential digestive and antioxidant benefits in supplement formulations.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as an excipient in syrups and suspensions for its binding and stabilizing properties.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a natural thickener, emulsifier, and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and gels.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a natural chelating agent and viscosity modifier in certain technical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tamarindus, Ext.
CAS No.	84961-62-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Tamarind Extract; Tamarindus indica Extract; Tamarind Fruit Extract; Tamarind Gum; Tamarind Polysaccharide; Jellose; Pectin from Tamarind; Tamarind Kernel Powder (TKP) Extract
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tamarindus Extract is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets specifications for identity, purity, and composition. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metals, and microbial limits to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to light, heat, and air should be avoided to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to yellowish-brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Polysaccharide)	Min. 60%
Loss on Drying	Max. 8.0%
Ash	Max. 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	Max. 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	Max. 100 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.