Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Allergic reaction
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 consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
White, Yellow
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Origin
Africa
South Pacific
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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.
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
India
Jamaica
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Genus
Tamarindus
Artocarpus
Species
Tamarindus indica
A. altilis
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Mulberry
Difference Between Tamarind and Breadfruit
We might think that Tamarind and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Breadfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Breadfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Breadfruit is Fabales and Rosales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.