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 testa. 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. Our's TKP is available in natural and de-oiled form. 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. Gradually it has replaced all other conventional starches in this industry.