Tamarind
Mexican tamarind candy, sweet, sour and chile-dusted: Pulparindo, Pelón Pelo Rico, tamarind spoons, balls and tarugos for a craving or a piñata.
What does Mexican tamarind candy taste like?
Tamarind is a pod with a brown, tangy, slightly sweet pulp. In Mexico that pulp gets mixed with sugar, salt and chile, and the result is a sweet-and-sour candy with a gentle kick that you savor slowly. Some versions skip the chile and others are seriously spicy. It's one of the most loved flavors in Mexican candy, for kids and grown-ups alike.
The tamarind classics
De la Rosa's Pulparindo is the tamarind pulp bar almost everyone remembers, in original and extra hot. Pelón Pelo Rico squeezes out through the little holes on top of the tub. You'll also find Vero Rellerindos with a soft tamarind center, tamarind spoons, chile-coated tamarind balls and strips.
For piñatas and gifts
Lots of tamarind candy comes in multi-piece bags and boxes, great for piñatas and party favor bags. And if you've never tried them, original Pulparindo is a great place to start. At MexGoodies it's all original Mexican candy, shipped anywhere in the U.S. in 3 to 7 days (Canada too).
Frequently asked questions
Is tamarind candy spicy?
It depends. Many have chile and a mild kick, but there's also plain or sugar-coated tamarind with no chile. If the name says 'enchilado' or 'con chile', it's spicy.
What is Pulparindo?
It's a tamarind pulp candy with sugar, salt and chile, made by the Mexican brand De la Rosa. It's one of the best-known tamarind candies.
How do you eat Pelón Pelo Rico?
You squeeze the tub and the tamarind paste comes out of the little holes on top like strands of hair. You eat it straight from the container.