Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
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
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
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 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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Brown, Reddish-brown
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Origin
North America
Africa
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
- 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.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Canada, Mexico
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Thailand
Botanical Name
Rubus spectabilis
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Not Available
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Species
R. spectabilis
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Not Available
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Salmonberry and Tamarind
We might think that Salmonberry and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Salmonberry and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Salmonberry and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Salmonberry and Tamarind with peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry and Tamarind is Rosales and Fabales respectively. Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.