Benefits
Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
62.50 g13.81 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
5.10 g2.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
57.40 g10.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.80 g0.30 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.040.02
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.43 mg0.00 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.15 mg0.00 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.94 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg0.10 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.00 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.50 mg4.60 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.20 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.80 mcg2.20 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg29.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
8.60 mg3.40 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.60 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
628.00 mg107.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
2.80 mg0.10 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
28.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
74.00 mg6.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
92.00 mg5.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.00 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
113.00 mg11.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.00 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.00 mg0.00 mg
0
2
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Selenium
1.30 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg9.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg43.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg12.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
82.00 g85.60 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.09 g0.20 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
-52.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
239.00 kcal48.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
187.00 kcal48.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal243.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
-67.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal47.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal265.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Seedless Variety
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Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Green, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Texture
Tough
Crunchy
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Origin
Africa
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
5.6-6.56-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Cold
Facts
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.
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
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
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Russia
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Malus Domestica
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Fabales
Rosales
Family
Fabaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Malus
Species
Tamarindus indica
M. domestica
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Rose