Xyloglucan

The origin, production, properties, and application of tamarind seed xyloglucan (TSX) are described. TSX has been used as a thickener, stabilizer, gelling agent, coating agent, ice-crystal stabilizer, and starch modifier in the food and related industries. Interaction of TSX with sugars, polyols, polyphenols, and other polysaccharides has been described because it is important for both scientific and industrial applications.