Fig and Tamarind Facts

Facts about Fig and Tamarind

Fruits (fresh or dried) play the role of natural staple diet for humans. We all have some basic knowledge about all types of fruits but are you aware of unique Fig and Tamarind facts? Some of the interesting facts about Fig and Tamarind are provided here.

Fig Facts are:

• Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
• The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
• Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

Tamarind Facts are:

• Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
• African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
• No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.

Fruits are consumed in various forms. Fruit recipes and desserts are the trending food choices all over the world. Use of Fig and Tamarind in variety of dishes and their intrinsic nature of perfectly blending with other food combinations, makes them the apt choice for various dishes! Try out different recipes of these nutritious fruits and decide which fruit appeals more to your taste buds.