Tamarind Heads offers a groundbreaking tamarind superfood base with clean, honest ingredients and bold, award-winning global flavor. The BBQ sauce is known for its perfect tangy spice complemented by a hint of sweetness and versatility across various cuisines including Asian, African, and South American. Their products have been highly rated and praised for their unique, delectable flavor and versatility in cooking. Tamarind Heads BBQ sauce also won the SOFI Gold Award for the best BBQ sauce in 2024.
Flavor Profile: Tart and tangy, with a bit of smoke, a hint of sweetness, and a punch of heat
Clean Label Forward: Just tamarind and 5 simple ingredients, no fillers, no concentrates, no corn syrup or additives; Vegan, Gluten-Free, No Preservatives, No Corn Syrup, No Emulsifiers - but still a 2-year shelf life
Superfood Base: Most BBQ sauces start with a tomato-vinegar base, this uses an innovative tamarind base which is a superfood known for its antioxidant properties. It’s a better-for-you BBQ that’s also award-winning for its flavor.
Versatile: We’ve seen fans use it on traditional BBQ, but also as a sandwich spread, dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, in stir-frys, great on roasted vegetables, and in chili, we’ve even had folks use it in a michelada and warm-spiced bourbon cocktails!
Founding Story
The journey of Tamarind Heads BBQ Sauce began with a simple idea: to create a truly unique and flavorful BBQ sauce using the power of tamarind. The inspiration traces back to Sashi's childhood, watching his mom serve food in the local farmer's market. Over five years ago, driven by their shared passion for bold flavors and cultural appreciation, Sashi Kumar, Jim Giberson, and Brittney Lim, the founders of Tamarind Heads, decided to pursue this adventure. After years of working on the perfect recipe, they launched their unique tamarind-based BBQ sauces in June 2024, setting them as trailblazers in the U.S. market with their groundbreaking tamarind-only base—completely free of tomatoes and vinegar. Their innovative approach has set a new standard for clean-label, delicious BBQ sauces.
