Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is a versatile and multipurpose tropical tree species used as a fruit, seed and fuel wood; it is grown in various topo-edaphic conditions. The tree widely grows along road sides, with extensive cultivation by farmers and forest departments. Tamarind is utilized as food additives especially in south India; it is predominantly grown in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. Tamil Nadu stands highest in the fruit production in India, with well established processing and marketing channels.

The present book enlightens the production, processing, value addition, by-product development and marketing of tamarind. The objective of the book is to create awareness about the different products developed through tamarind pulp and seeds. The information detailed in the book will serve as a reference material for students, researchers, traders and farmers.