Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
  
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
  
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Heart burn
  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal
  
99+
128.00 kcal
  
37
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal
  
27
254.00 kcal
  
17
Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal
  
99+
239.00 kcal
  
39
Type
Fruit vegetable
  
Tropical
  
Season
All seasons
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
  
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Brown, Reddish-brown
  
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
  
Brown
  
Shape
Round
  
Curving Cylinder
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Tough
  
Taste
Tangy, Tart
  
Sour-Sweet
  
Origin
South Africa
  
Africa
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.8-7
  
5.6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
  
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
  
Facts about
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  
- 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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
New Zealand
  
India
  
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
  
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
New Zealand
  
Thailand
  
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
  
Tamarindo, tamarindus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Asteridae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Solanales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Solanum
  
Tamarindus
  
Species
Solanum betaceum
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Generic Group
Nightshade
  
Tamarind Sub
  
Difference Between Tamarillo and Tamarind
We might think that Tamarillo and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Tamarind with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Tamarind belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarillo and Tamarind is Solanales and Fabales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.