The sweet tamarind pod comprises a shell and flesh, within
which are enclosed seeds. The shell clearly separates from the flesh
as the pod approaches maturity. Sitong shells are appreciably more
rippled and have a higher flute than the Srichompoo variety. As the
shells of both varieties are quite dry (moisture content is about
18.6% (Jarimopas et al., in press)), and have no direct interior support