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Tamarind

Commodity Code - 933
Commodity Name - Tamarind
Commodity scientific Name - Tamarindus indica

 

General Characteristics

 

2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:-

(i) Tamarind (with seed) shall have the colour and characteristics of the commodity.

(ii) Tamarind (with seed) shall be,-

         (a) matured and ripe;

         (b) clean;

         (c) free from deleterious substances;

         (d) free from obnoxious odour;

         (e) free from any external moisture;

         (f) free from any inorganic extraneous matters.

(iii) Tamarind (with seed) shall not give rancid taste and musty odour.

(iv) Tamarind (with seed) shall be free from insect infestation, live or dead insects, mould growth rodent hair and excreta, added colouring matter, dirt or any other impurities of animal origin.

(v) Tamarind (with seed) shall comply with residual levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety parameters laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for exports.

(vi) Tamarind (with seed) shall comply with residual levels of heavy metals, insecticides and pesticides, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances and other food safety parameters as prescribed under the FSSAI Regulations, 2011.

 

Grade designation Moisture Content, per cent by mass Total Ash, per cent By mass on dry basis Acid insoluble ash, per cent by mass on dry basis Crude fibre, per cent by mass on dry basis Damaged Pods, per cent by mass on dry basis Seed content, per cent age by mass on dry basis Organic Extraneous matter, per cent by mass on dry basis
  Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Special 18.0 40 0.5 7.0 1.0 30 1.0
Standard 20.0 5.0 0.75 8.0 2.0 35 3.0
General 22.0 6.0 1.0 9.0 3.0 40 5.0

 

Shelf Life 18 Months
Initial Validity of e NWR 12 Months
Extension of e NWR Validity 3 Months
Number of Extensions 02