Exotic Nutrients Content from Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) Seed is a Boon of Sustainable Healthy Diets

The objective of the book chapter research is to demonstrate the value of tamarind seeds as an alternative source of dietary staples for a sustainable diet. Foods that are good for our bodies and the environment are those that are sustainable to eat. Food products that contain tamarind seeds not only contribute to the conservation of the earth but also provide a healthy diet for the body. The tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica) is popularly used for its consumable pulp of fruit, used in cookery globally. The tamarind seeds were considered waste earlier but are now used to produce tamarind kernel powder (TKP), a high-value product. A seed is composed of approximately 60–65 of the kernel. In addition to being rich in proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, oils, polysaccharides, and sugars, TKP also contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin C. Tamarind kernel powder has been identified as an alternate and inexpensive source of proteins as well as essential nutrients. It has considerable commercial feasibility and is readily available. TKP is nutritionally equal to the major aspects of pulses, legumes, and cereal crops. For the creation of unique food items, it can be used such as thickening, dissolving, emulsifying, gelling, binding, and solubilizing agent. The primary applications of TKP are in the preparation of baked goods, as well as ready-to-eat foods such as noodles, ice cream, sauces, and flavoring. As a result, tamarind seed is used to produce food items with minimal adverse effects on the environment, helping to ensure the security of food and nutrition as well as the health of the current and future generations.