tamarind
| Size | 5 - 20 cm in length and 1 - 3 cm in diameter | |
| Weight | 10 - 200 grams | |
| Color | Dark brown, light brown or beige | |
| Texture | Rough, hard, and brittle | |
| Taste | Sour and tangy with a hint of sweetness | |
| Odor | Mild, slightly sweet and fruity | |
| Seed | 1 - 12 brown or black, shiny, and hard seeds | |