TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE PAGE

Executive summary 1

Introduction 2

Objectives 3

Overview of tamarind 4

Production and Cultivation at present 4

Main Uses of Tamarind Products 5

Functional Properties 5

Value chain map 6-7

Discussion 8-10

Input subsystem 11

Major input involves 11

Major input 11

The major supplier of the tamarind 11

Technology used/knowledge adapted its source 11

Production subsystem 12

Importance of Producing the Commodity 12

Production Area 12

Climatic Requirements 12

Cultural Practices 12

Technological Developments 13

Production volume (Production for the last 3-5 years) 13

 Production for the last 3-5 years 13

Processing subsystem 14

Production Factors 14

Processing Technology 14

Volume of Processed Products. 14

Quality Control 15

Process Flow in details (Cleaning,Mixing,Cooking,Molding) 15

Cost and return analysis of tamarind candy for farmer 16-17

Cost and return analysis of tamarind candy for processor 17-18

Marketing subsystem 19

Marketing Mix of each product 19

Promotion 20

Constraint and opportunities of each subsystem 21

Conclusion and recommendation 22

Documentation 23-31

References 32

Acknowledgement 33