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Tamarind

Acid · Indian · Thai · Mexican

Sharp acidity defines this ingredient, driven primarily by high concentrations of tartaric and malic acids. Its sensory profile offers a dominant sour taste alongside light sweetness. The aroma profile is primarily fruity, reminiscent of grapes and apples, with secondary notes of fermented soy sauce providing additional depth to the overall palate.

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01At a glance

RoleAcid

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

IndianThaiMexican

Key compounds

Tartaric-AcidMalic-AcidFuranones

02Pairs well with· 8

Complementary·Sweetener

Complementary·Liquid

Bridge·Protein

Ground Turmeric

Complementary·Spice

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

3.5

Salty

0.3

Sour

7.0

Bitter

0.5

Umami

0.5

Fat

0.2

Heat

0.0

Aroma· 0–10

Fruity7.4

grape · apple

Fermented5.2

soy sauce

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness9.5

Softness3.0

Density2.0

Fibrousness0.5

Crispness1.0

Chewiness0.5

brightwatery

04Aroma compounds· 3

Tartaric-Acid Malic-Acid Furanones

05Techniques that suit it

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06Common forms / preps

01

Tamarind Paste

Concentrated pulp reconstituted with water; essential base for curries, chutneys, and sour soups.

02

Tamarind Puree

Refined seedless extract; ideal for balancing heat and adding acidity to glazes or dipping sauces.

03

Whole Pods

Unprocessed fruit with shell intact; used for simmering in traditional broths or extracting fresh flavor.

04

Dried Pulp

Pressed blocks of dehydrated fruit; requires soaking to create concentrated souring agents for marinades.

05

Tamarind Infusion

Liquid extract steeped for depth; used in cocktails or subtle vinaigrettes where pulp texture is undesirable.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

curry_leaf0.39 sambal_oelek0.37 garam_masala0.34 garlic0.34 salt0.33 lime0.32 lemongrass0.32 thai_basil0.32

Cuisine affinity

South Asian 0.54Southeast Asian 0.50Eastern European 0.45East Asian 0.45Mediterranean 0.40

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Tamarind

Acid · Use as purchased