This box brings you fresh sweet tamarind in your choice of 3, 5, or 8 pound sizes. Our sweet variety comes from Thailand, where it is known as makham wan and grown for snacking rather than souring sauces. Crack the brittle brown shell and you will find soft, chewy pulp with brown sugar and molasses notes, balanced by a gentle tang and an earthy, citrusy undertone.
Pull away the stringy veins that run along the pod, then eat the pulp straight off the seeds. If you love dates, the dense, jammy texture of these tamarind fruits will feel instantly familiar, with a tangy edge dates never deliver. Every order ships with our Arrive Fresh Guarantee, so your sweet tamarind arrives with crisp shells and soft, flavorful pulp inside.
Why Choose Sweet Tamarind from Tropical Fruit Box?
• Freshness Guaranteed: Your tamarind pods arrive with crisp, intact shells protecting the soft, chewy pulp inside, backed by our Arrive Fresh Guarantee: get it fresh or we'll make it right.
• Sourced Direct: Our sweet tamarind comes from Thailand, home of the famous makham wan variety grown specifically for eating fresh out of the shell.
• Free Shipping on Every U.S. Order: Delivered straight to your doorstep with no minimums and no added fees.
• Women-Powered, Family-Driven: Tropical Fruit Box is a women-powered small business in Miami, and sweet tamarind is a longtime favorite among our Tropifruiters for good reason.
Best Ways to Enjoy Sweet Tamarind
Cracked Open as a Snack
Sweet tamarind is made for snacking. Crack the shell, pull away the stringy veins, and enjoy the sweet, chewy pulp straight off the seeds. Kids love the ritual, and it keeps them happily busy for a while.
Stirred into Thai Dishes and Sauces
The pulp brings authentic depth to Thai cooking. Work it into tamarind chicken or Pad Thai, or stir it into your own stir fry sauces and glazes for that sweet-tangy finish restaurants chase.
Shaken into Cocktails and Drinks
Sweet tamarind pulp gives margaritas and other cocktails a sweet-sour depth that no bottled mixer can match. Muddle it into your next round, or stir it into aguas frescas and refreshing iced teas.
A Natural Pick for Date and Dried Fruit Fans
If you snack on dates, figs, or dried apricots, sweet tamarind fruit belongs on your list. It delivers the same dense, jammy satisfaction with a bright, tangy edge that dried fruit rarely offers.
