Peeled natural Tamarind 14 oz Pack of 2

Peeled natural tamarind pulp, ready to soak and strain — the shortcut to refrescos de tamarindo, agua frescas, and the sour-sweet base behind countless Caribbean desserts and marinades.

Two 14 oz packs of pressed pulp with the shell already removed. Soak in warm water, work it with your hands, then push through a strainer to separate the smooth paste from the seeds and fibers.

Common Uses: tamarind refresco, tamarind paletas, glazes for pork and chicken, chamoy and dulce de tamarindo candies, sour cocktails, sweet-and-sour sauces, marinades for grilled meats.

Pantry Role: acid/brightness, dessert_component.

Cultural Context: Tamarindo crosses every kitchen in the Caribbean and Latin America — Cuban abuelas blend it into cold refrescos for hot afternoons, Mexican households turn it into candy and aguas frescas, and Puerto Rican and Dominican cooks lean on it for tropical marinades. Outside Latin grocers, fresh peeled pulp is hard to source — most U.S. supermarkets only carry the concentrated paste, which loses the bright fruit character.

Pairs With: piloncillo, chile en polvo, lime, ginger, brown sugar, rum, soy sauce for Asian-Cuban fusion glazes.

Ships nationwide for cooks who can't find proper tamarind outside South Florida or Latin specialty markets.