Mexican Tamarind | Tamarindo Mexicano con Cáscara
Whole tamarind pods with shell — the most authentic and economical way to bring tamarindo flavor to your kitchen.
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About Mexican Tamarind / Acerca del Tamarindo Mexicano
Our Mexican Tamarind (Tamarindo) is whole pods with their natural protective shell — the most economical and authentic way to buy tamarindo for daily use. Sweet-tangy pulp with seeds inside the brown shell, ready to crack open and use. Lower price per pound than peeled tamarind, with the same iconic Mexican flavor.
Nuestro tamarindo mexicano con cáscara es la presentación tradicional — vainas enteras con su cáscara natural protectora. Más económico que el pelado, mismo sabor agridulce inconfundible. Ideal para hacer agua de tamarindo, dulces tradicionales, salsas, marinadas, mermeladas y bolis. Solo rompe la cáscara, remoja la pulpa, y usa.
Shipping directly from our warehouse in McAllen, Texas — right at the U.S.–Mexico border — means fresher product, faster delivery, and authentic Mexican origin you can trust. Enviamos desde nuestro almacén en McAllen, Texas, en la mismísima frontera con México — producto más fresco, entregas más rápidas y origen 100% mexicano garantizado.
Why Customers Choose Us / Por qué nos prefieren
- Whole pods with shell — most economical option
- Authentic Mexican origin — sweet-tangy flavor
- Long shelf life with shell intact
- Trusted by Mexican home cooks, candy makers, juice bars & foodservice
Perfect for / Ideal para:
Agua de tamarindo • Aguas frescas • Mexican candy & dulces (rellerindos, pulparindos) • Tamarind sauces & chamoy • Marinades • Mermeladas • Restaurants & juice bars • Mexican grocery stores • Foodservice & catering
Quick Tip / Tip rápido
To prep: crack the shell with your fingers (or a small mallet for harder ones), remove the stringy fibers, and you have the pulp ready. 1 lb of whole tamarind ≈ 0.6 lb of usable pulp after shell is removed.
Para preparar: rompe la cáscara con los dedos (o un mazo si está dura), quita las fibras del exterior, y tienes la pulpa lista. 1 lb de tamarindo entero rinde aprox 0.6 lb de pulpa útil.
Recipe Inspiration / Receta Sugerida — Tamarind Pulp Master Recipe
Ingredients (yields ~3 cups concentrated paste): 2 lb whole Mexican tamarind • 6 cups boiling water
Steps: 1) Crack open all the tamarind pods, remove and discard the shells and stringy fibers. 2) Place the pulp (with seeds still in) in a large bowl. 3) Pour 6 cups of boiling water over the pulp. Cover and soak 1 hour. 4) Mash with your hands or a wooden spoon until pulp dissolves into the water. 5) Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing hard to extract all the pulp. Discard seeds and remaining solids. 6) You now have rich tamarind paste — use immediately for agua de tamarindo (dilute with more water + sugar), candy making, or refrigerate up to 2 weeks (or freeze in portions up to 6 months). The base ingredient for everything tamarindo.
Receta maestra de pulpa de tamarindo: rompe 2 lb de tamarindo entero, quita cáscaras y fibras. Cubre la pulpa con 6 tazas de agua hirviendo, reposa 1 hora. Machaca y cuela. Tienes pasta concentrada lista para agua fresca, dulces o salsas. Refrigera 2 semanas o congela 6 meses — la base de TODO lo de tamarindo.
Bulk Quantities / Cantidades en Volumen
- 2.5 Lb — $11.00/Lb
- 5 Lb — $10.56/Lb (save 4%)
- 10 Lb — $8.03/Lb (save 27%)
- 15 Lb — $7.37/Lb (save 33%)
- 20 Lb — $7.21/Lb (save 34%)
The more you buy, the more you save — el precio por libra baja al comprar más volumen.
