Tamarind / Imli / Sweet Tamarind
- MOQ
- 500 kg per form and grade; FCL and LCL consolidation available
- Lead time
- 2–4 weeks after confirmation (typical)
- Samples
- Available on request
ODOD LLC’s premium Tamarind (Imli) delivers the bold, tangy-sweet flavor essential to authentic Indian cooking. Sourced from mature pods, our tamarind is naturally processed, free from additives, and available in block, paste, and seedless forms. Perfect for curries, chutneys, sambar, and sauces.
Prices depend on grade, quantity and destination; request a quotation. Country of origin is stated on the quotation and documents.
| Grade | Commercial / Food grade; Grade A seedless, Grade B seeded block |
|---|---|
| Moisture | max 20% (block/seedless); max 30% (paste) |
| Purity | min 99% tamarind pulp (seedless grade) |
| Packing options | Block and seedless: 200 g / 400 g / 500 g / 1 kg cellophane or LDPE wrapped bricks in 10 kg or 20 kg export cartons; 25 lb and 50 lb bulk cartons with food-grade liner. Paste and concentrate: 1 kg and 5 kg food-grade HDPE jars, 20 kg pails, 200 kg aseptic-lined drums. Private label, retail pouches and custom cartons available on request. Palletised, shrink-wrapped for FCL/LCL. |
| MOQ | 500 kg per form and grade; FCL and LCL consolidation available |
| Shelf life | 18 months for block and seedless, 12 months for paste and concentrate, in original unopened packing stored cool and dry away from direct sunlight |
| HS code | 08109020 |
| Colour | reddish brown to dark brown; darkening with age is natural |
| texture | block: firm, pliable, non-sticky at ambient; paste: smooth, spoonable, no separation beyond natural |
| ph paste | 2.0-3.0 |
| Aflatoxin | total max 10 ppb, B1 max 5 ppb (or destination limit) |
| total ash | max 4% |
| treatment | cleaned, de-stringed, sun/mechanically dried; steam sterilisation available on request |
| heavy metals | lead max 2.5 ppm, arsenic max 1.0 ppm |
| microbiology | total plate count max 100,000 cfu/g; yeast and mould max 1,000 cfu/g; E. coli absent; Salmonella absent in 25 g |
| seed content | seedless: max 1%; seeded block: as harvested, 25-35% seed by weight |
| product forms | whole pods, seeded block, seedless block, pulp/paste, concentrate (28-30 Brix typical) |
| fibre and shell | max 2% (seedless grade) |
| added ingredients | none; salt or permitted acidulant only if specified by buyer in writing |
| acid insoluble ash | max 0.5% |
| pesticide residues | within destination market MRLs |
| acidity as tartaric acid | 12-18% on dry basis (typical) |
| admixture foreign matter | max 1% (whole/block); max 0.5% (seedless) |
| total soluble solids concentrate | min 65 Brix (concentrate); 28-32 Brix (paste) |
Tamarind, known as Imli in Hindi, is an iconic ingredient in Indian cuisine, prized for its sweet-sour-tangy flavor and digestive properties. It plays a key role in dishes like sambar, rasam, pani puri, chutneys, pickles, and curries, and is also widely used in South Asian, Thai, and African cuisines.
At ODOD LLC, we bring you high-quality tamarind with guaranteed consistency, shelf stability, and format flexibility—suitable for Indian grocery retail, restaurants, and industrial food prep across the USA.
✅ Quality Focus: Clean, Rich, and Authentic
Our tamarind is:
🌱 100% natural – no preservatives, colorants, or additives
🧼 Thoroughly cleaned and de-seeded (available in seedless and paste forms)
🌬️ Sun-dried and vacuum-packed to maintain aroma and acidity
🧪 Lab-tested for microbial safety, purity, and moisture control
distribution
Available Variants:
Tamarind Block (with or without seeds)
Tamarind Seedless
Tamarind Paste (ready to use)
Tamarind Concentrate (for food manufacturers)
Pack Sizes:
Retail: 2 lb, 10 lb
Bulk: 25 lb, 50 lb
👨🍳 Usage Applications: Sweet, Sour & In-Demand
Our tamarind products are extensively used by restaurants, catering services, spice blenders, and home cooks for their authentic flavor and natural preservative properties. 🍛 For Restaurants & Foodservice:
Used in South Indian dishes like sambar, rasam, and chutneys
Integral to chaat, pani puri, and tamarind sauces
Adds depth to meat marinades, curries, and rice dishes
Ideal for ready-to-eat meals, spice blends, and gravies
Tamarind paste and concentrate offer prep-time reduction and portion control
Restaurants prefer our tamarind for its consistency, ease of use, and rich flavor, helping chefs deliver uniform taste across locations and service volumes.
🛒 For Indian Grocery Stores:
Offered in shelf-ready retail packaging
Labeled with barcodes, nutritional panels, and FDA-compliant info
Long shelf life and high year-round demand
Popular among South Indian, Thai, and African customers
Fast-moving SKU especially during festive seasons
Private label options available to create a custom brand presence in competitive retail environments. 💼 Why ODOD LLC? Your Trusted B2B Indian Food Distributor in the USA
We don’t just sell ingredients—we support your business growth with reliability, customization, and exceptional service.
ODOD LLC Advantage:
🏭 Warehouses in Houston, Dallas, and New Jersey
🚚 Nationwide B2B distribution and fast shipping
⏱️ Same-day order processing
🏷️ Private labeling and co-branding options
📦 Retail and bulk packaging flexibility
💲 Volume pricing and competitive wholesale rates
☎️ Dedicated customer service for B2B partners
Whether you're stocking grocery shelves or feeding hundreds daily in a commercial kitchen, ODOD LLC delivers flavor you can trust—and margins you can grow.
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📞 Ready to Stock or Source Tamarind? Partner with ODOD LLC Today!
From authentic South Indian dishes to global culinary creations, Tamarind is a timeless flavor enhancer—and a must-have product in every ethnic grocery or foodservice business.
✅ Request bulk pricing ✅ Order product samples ✅ Explore private label or custom packaging 📧 Email: sbolla@odod.us 🌐 Website: www.odod.us 📞 Phone: 781-226-6363
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