Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
NA
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Not Available
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Orange, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Africa
Arctic Tundra
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Cold, 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.
- Cloudberry is also called as bakeapple, knotberry , knoutberry, aqpik or low bush salmonberry.
- In Nordic countries, cloudberries are used to make traditional liqueurs.
Top Producer
India
Norway
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Norway
Top Exporter
Thailand
Finland
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Rubus chamaemorus
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Tamarindus indica
R. chamaemorus
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
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Difference Between Tamarind and Cloudberry
We might think that Tamarind and Cloudberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Cloudberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Cloudberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Cloudberry with peel is Not Available and 51.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Cloudberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Cloudberry is Fabales and Rosales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Cloudberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Cloudberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. chamaemorus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.