Benefits
Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
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
NA
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
62.50 g14.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
5.10 g1.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
57.40 g8.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.80 g2.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.040.14
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.43 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.15 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.94 mg0.16 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.50 mg9.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.80 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
8.60 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.60 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
628.00 mgNA
42
840
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Iron
2.80 mg0.65 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
28.00 mgNA
0
1556
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Calcium
74.00 mg8.80 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
92.00 mgNA
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
113.00 mg36.10 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.00 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
1.30 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
82.00 g87.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.09 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA60.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
239.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
187.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
239.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Texture
Tough
Fleshy
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Bland
Origin
Africa
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
5.6-6.55.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
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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.
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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
NA
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
Vietnam
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Hylocereus
Species
Tamarindus indica
H. undatus
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Cactus