Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Pink, Purple, White
Brown, Reddish-brown
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
- Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
- In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
- 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.
Other Countries
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Morus Alba
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
M. alba
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Mulberry
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Mulberry and Tamarind
We might think that Mulberry and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mulberry and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mulberry and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mulberry and Tamarind with peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Mulberry and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Mulberry and Tamarind is Rosales and Fabales respectively. Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.