Re: xanthan gum and tamarind

The xanthan gum I purchased came from Bob's Red Mill. Go to the site and search under storefinder for stores with these products. (Copy and paste sites below.)

http://www. bobsredmill.com

http://www.bobsredmill.com/maps/storefinder.php

Also, go to Whole Foods online. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com

There is a succinct Wiki article about Tamarind at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamarind

It is my understanding that the tamarind is a tree whose fruit and/or roots are used for Worcestershire sauce and Pickapeppa sauce, as well as fish sauce, drink and candy ingredients.

My middle-aged librarian mind remembers finding it in a liquid concentrate in a jar originating from the fruit, as well as a frozen and more solid state originating from the roots at a Whole Foods store. I used the liquid in the jar. Regretfully, the jar is gone; therefore, I do not have label information.

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