FOOD REVIEW: Salty Tamarind from Thailand

Being a tambay on Instagram turned me into a shopaholic.

It doesn't sound so good, but for me, I think it's just okay! Spending your hard earned money to avail things that will make you happy is a satisfying way to reward yourself for a job well done. As long as you are not doing it in excess ala Becky Bloomwood, then I think there is nothing wrong with it. ;)

Anyway, so much for the introduction. I'm writing tonight to tell you something about a product I have been seeing for quite awhile now but haven't been able to avail. Not because I lack funds (maybe?) but because it always gets sold out! This product sells like hotcakes. What is it? It's the very simple but truly addicting: Salty Tamarind from Thailand.

A product of S&P, this marvel is shipped to the Philippines and is distributed by a friend of mine who happens to own an online shop. She sells all sorts of goodies, and she also runs her own restaurant. (click here to see her Instagram account!)

I got the Salty Tamarind from her for only 350.00 php. I think price varies on different online stores.

APPEARANCE:

As you can see, the Salty Tamarind looks like typical handmade candies. It is very soft to the touch and has a gummy-like consistency. It also has a coating of a powder-like ingredient, probably tamarind powder for additional flavor. But I can't be so sure.

SMELL:

Aside from its appearance, the first thing I noticed is the smell. I think it is always the first thing I notice when I try to review something, especially if it's something I put into my mouth or something I put into my skin. The smell is reminiscent of champoy-- the ones that are not candy-like, but the traditional Chinese champoy you can buy at Chinatown or any other store. I like them, so I think that is a plus for the Salty Tamarind.

TASTE:

Oh wow. How do I describe the taste of it without falling short of what it deserves? The taste--is very simple, I think. It tastes like processed tamarind (duh?), but you can easily say that it is truly made from 100% real tamarind fruit. My expectation is that it will taste very similar to Moniegold, but no. I am completely wrong.

The Salty Tamarind is a whole new experience, compared to its hard candy counterpart. Although Moniegold is pretty delicious too, the Salty Tamarind is on a higher level.

It tastes much like a real tamarind and the chewy consistency is a big plus. No need to worry about it getting stuck in your teeth. Also, it doesn't have a sawa factor. When you start eating, you'd want to finish the whole jar.

OVER-ALL:

4 out of 5 ratings. This is a must-try product! I absolutely loved it. The Salty Tamarind is a kind of candy you'll be willing to eat over and over again. 

Appearance ★★★★☆

Smell ★★★★☆

Taste ★★★★☆

Price ★★★☆☆

Over-all ★★★★☆