BENEFITS OF TAMARIND KERNEL POWDER - A NATURAL POLYMER.
Journal Title: International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Tamarind Kernel Powder or TKP is a polysaccharide obtained from the endosperm of the tamarind seed of the tamarind tree, botanically known as Tamarindus indica Linn. This TKP based gum is a valuable thickener and stabilizer, used in different industries. TKP is abundantly available and has a good economic viability. TKP is also known as Tamarind Xyloglucan. TKP based thickeners have a wide range of application. In food industries it is used as additives, preservatives, gel forming agent, solidifying agent, binding agent and also as a stabilizer. In textile industries, it is abundantly used by the processors in printing of disperse dyes on polyester fabric. TKP is used in medical field as a substitute, stabilizer in ointments, coating agents for tablets. It has other applications like in leather industries, in preparation of pet food, paper industries, and brick industries.
Authors and Affiliations
Bhavini I. Surati, Farida P. Minocheherhomji.
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