Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, 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
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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
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
10.40 g62.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g5.10 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g57.40 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 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)
245.10 mcg30.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.43 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.15 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg1.94 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.07 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 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
0.10 g0.60 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg628.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg2.80 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg28.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg74.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg92.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg113.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.00 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg1.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA0.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g82.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g0.09 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 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
39.00 kcal187.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal128.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA28.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA254.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA239.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tropical
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
Not Available
Brown
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Fleshy
Tough
Taste
Sweetish
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-75.6-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
- 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
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
UAE
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Winter Squash
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Tamarindus
Species
Pepo
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Not Available
Tamarind Sub