Tamarind breeds & varieties
6 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
STamarindus indica
Origin: IN, JM
FruityGlobal SouringPod CropSour
SSour Tamarind
Origin: IN, TH
Block and PasteCooking DefaultEssentialFruity
SIndian Sour
Origin: IN
Block PulpDeep SourDesi CookingEssential
ASweet Tamarind
Origin: MX
Dessert PodFruityHand EatingMild
AThai Sweet
Origin: TH
Market SeparatedMild TartMilderSnack
AManila Sweet
Origin: PH
Dual CultureManilaPhilippine TradeSampalok Context