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Tamarind: Tangy, Sweet, Naturally Bold
The tart pod pulp behind candies, sauces, and agua fresca.
SWEET, SOUR, UNMISTAKABLE
Tamarind, the Pod Behind Bold Sweet-and-Sour Flavor
Tamarind pods hold a sticky, tangy-sweet pulp prized across Latin American, Caribbean, and Asian kitchens for candies, sauces, marinades, and refreshing agua de tamarindo. Its bold sweet-and-sour flavor is hard to replace with any substitute. At Latin Specialties, we source tamarind for consistent quality and authentic flavor, case after case.
Tangy, sweet, and naturally bold—tamarind is flavor with real character.
Agua de Tamarindo,Sweet, Tangy, Classic
The taquería favorite, made from real tamarind pods.
Refreshing drink recipe
Agua de Tamarindo (Tamarind Agua Fresca)
A deep brown, sweet-and-sour agua fresca made by steeping fresh tamarind pods, the classic partner of tacos and spicy food.
Ingredients
- 20 Latin Specialties Tamarind pods (about 8 oz)
- 8 cups water
- ½ to 3/4 cup sugar or grated Latin Specialties Piloncillo, to taste
- Ice, to serve
- Lime slices, to garnish
Method
- Crack and peel the pods, removing the brittle shell and the long fibers.
- Place the pulp in a pot with 4 cups of hot water and let it steep for 30 minutes, then simmer for 10 minutes, mashing the pulp so it separates from the seeds.
- Pour through a fine sieve into a pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract all the pulp. Discard the seeds and fibers.
- Stir in the sugar or piloncillo until dissolved and the remaining 4 cups of cold water. Chill and serve over ice with a slice of lime.
TipTaste before adding sweetener: tamarind varies a lot in acidity, so the amount of sugar depends on the harvest.
From Field to Your Table
Sourcing
Trusted growers deliver consistent, quality tamarind
Quality & Safety
Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.
Ripeness Handling
Harvested at peak maturity for the best sweet-tart balance.
Packaging & Formats
Whole pods, pulp, or custom program packs.
On-Time Delivery
Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.
