Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Type
Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
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Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Texture
Tough
Fibrous
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Africa
Central America, North America
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.6-6.55.8-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
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
India
China
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America