Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.62 g62.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.00 g5.10 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA57.40 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.76 g2.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
NA30.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.43 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.15 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.22 mg1.94 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.07 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
61.00 mg3.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.10 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA2.80 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA8.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.04 g0.60 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
216.00 mg628.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.11 mg2.80 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg28.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
4.00 mg74.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
6.00 mg92.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.08 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
17.00 mg113.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.02 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.05 mg0.00 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA1.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
NA0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
NA0.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA0.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
89.10 g82.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.09 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
38.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA239.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA187.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal128.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal28.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA254.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal239.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Brown
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Succulent
Tough
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.6-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Fabales
Family
Rutaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Citrus
Tamarindus
Species
C. maxima
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Tamarind Sub