Tamarind Paste Export FAQ: Shelf Life, HSN Code, Certifications & Packaging

Bulk tamarind paste is made from naturally sourced tamarind (Tamarindus Indica L) that is sorted to remove fibrous material, seeds, and shell fragments, washed, and processed to a smooth, concentrated finesse. At Aromas and Flavors International (ARFLINT), Erode, Tamil Nadu, this is carried out under FSSC 22000 (TÜV SÜD), HACCP, and GMP certified conditions, preserving the fruit's natural tartaric and citric acid content and signature tangy-sweet flavor.

Aromas and Flavors International (ARFLINT), based in Erode, Tamil Nadu, is a certified bulk tamarind paste manufacturer and exporter, supplying sauce and chutney manufacturers, curry and gravy base producers, beverage companies, and confectionery formulators across GCC, EU, USA, and Southeast Asia. ARFLINT holds FSSC 22000 (TÜV SÜD), Halal, FSSAI, HACCP, and GMP certifications, and supplies tamarind paste in 220 Kgs / 50 Kgs Kg HDPE drums with full export documentation.

ARFLINT's (Aromas and Flavors International) bulk tamarind paste is used by sauce and chutney manufacturers, curry and gravy base producers, beverage and concentrate companies, candy and confectionery formulators, and Asian, African, and Latin American cuisine product lines where tamarind's distinctive sour-sweet profile is a defining flavor component.

Tamarind paste is a smooth, ready-to-use concentrated product with pulp, fiber, and seeds removed, suited for direct blending into food and beverage formulations. Tamarind concentrate is typically a more diluted or syrup-style format, while tamarind block retains the raw, unprocessed fruit form including fibrous material and seeds that require in-house processing. ARFLINT's tamarind paste eliminates the labor of processing raw tamarind blocks in-house.

Yes. Aromas and Flavors International (ARFLINT) tamarind paste is manufactured under Halal certification and is suitable for export to all GCC member states — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Tamarind is naturally plant-based and inherently permissible under Islamic dietary law; ARFLINT's Halal certification provides formal documentation required by GCC importers. ARFLINT prepares Halal certificates, Certificates of Origin, Health Certificates, and all required GCC export documentation as standard.

Aromas and Flavors International (ARFLINT) tamarind paste carries a shelf life of 12 months from the date of manufacture in sealed 220 Kgs / 50 Kgs Kg HDPE drums under cool, dry storage conditions away from direct sunlight. The tamarind's naturally high tartaric and citric acid content contributes to inherent shelf stability without added preservatives in standard formulations. A Certificate of Analysis confirming production date and microbiological test results is provided with every ARFLINT shipment.

Yes. Aromas and Flavors International (ARFLINT) offers OEM and private label tamarind paste manufacturing, allowing buyers to supply the product under their own brand with custom labels, drum specifications, and packaging designs. ARFLINT serves retail brands, food service distributors, and import companies seeking a certified, consistent tamarind paste source under their own label. Contact ARFLINT to confirm MOQ, lead times, and private label documentation requirements for your market.

Tamarind paste may be classified under HSN Code 0813 (dried fruits including tamarind) or HSN Code 2103.90 (preparations for sauces) depending on processing level and concentration. ARFLINT's export team advises buyers on the most appropriate HSN classification for their specific tamarind paste formulation and destination country. Buyers should confirm the final tariff classification with their customs broker before import documentation preparation.