The present invention relates to the use of extracts of
tamarind seeds rich in xyloglycans in cosmetic and/or phar
maceutical applications.
The tamarind tree is a large evergreen tree belonging to
the Leguminous family and Whose fruits are large dehiscent
pods, With a pulpy mesocarp, each of Which encloses 4 to 12
seeds.
It is already knoWn to use in various Ways the pulp of the
pods and the seeds of these latter.
Thus, the pulp of the fruit, rich in free and sali?ed organic
acids and containing a large quantity of simple sugars, is
used in foodstuffs (sauces, beverages) and as a mild laxative.
The pulp or ?esh of the seeds itself contains principally
polysaccharides, but also proteins, lipids and mineral mate
rials.
Said polysaccharides are principally xyloglycanic
biopolymers or xyloglycans Whose composition is generally
as folloWs: