**10.1 Tamarind seed oil**

Tamarind seed kernels produce an amber-colored oil that is odorless and sweet in flavor, similar to linseed oil. It is used in varnishes, paints, and lamp oil [2, 20], but it is also considered to be pleasant and of culinary quality [2, 20]. Tamarind oil has an iodine content of less than 100 mg/100 g, making it a non-drying oil (**Figure 26**).
