Tamarind Sweet

PLU/UPC#:
  • UPC #9-858652-600800
Pack size
  • TBD
Description
  • Tamarind is a fruiting tree native to Africa and widely planted throughout the world, particularly in Latin America and Asia. The fruit is used as a food crop and as a flavoring ingredient in a wide range of foods, especially Latin American and Asian cuisine and pre-packaged snacks. Regular tamarind is very sour, sweet tamarind has become popular over the past 10years. It has a sweet & tangy taste.
Uses:
  • The fruit is used as a food crop and as a flavoring ingredient in a wide range of foods, especially Latin American and Asian cuisine and pre-packaged snacks. Tamarind in syrup form is also used to flavor soft drinks
Demographics
  • Caribbean, Mexico, Central American, South American, Asian
Country of origin
  • Mexico, Thailand.
Quality specifications
  • Color –Brown
  • Cleanliness – Must be clean (no dirt, spotting, dust, or any other foreign material).
  • Customers usually select the product by shaking the Tamarind bean, when ready, it will shake inside.
  • Defects – Drying out.
Display and storage
  • Storage- 35-55 degrees
  • Display- Room temperature
  • Shelf life- up to a year