Tartaric acid is the major acid present in tamarind pulp which gives the pulp acidic taste.

Which acid is used in tamarind?

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) possesses medicinal properties and has higher levels of tartaric acid, sugar, vitamin B, and calcium.

How much acid is in tamarind?

The fruit contains tartaric acid with rich nutritional profile. Tamarind a naturally obtained, long lived, evergreen and less expensive raw material. It comprises organic acids like high content of tartaric acid 12-18%, malic acid, citric acid and byproducts like pectin, potassium Bitartrate.