USDA Organic Perfect for Adding Sour & Tart Taste Non-GMO Gluten-Free Certified Organic by NJDA Tamarind paste is made from the fruit of the tamarind tree. These beanlike pods contain a dark brown fibrous, sticky pulp that becomes sweeter as it ripens. This tamarind paste is made with less ripe pods, making it perfect for adding a sour and tart flavor to chutneys, curries, sambhars, marinades, stir-fries, and noodle dishes like pad thai.