Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Green
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Origin
Africa
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
Top Producer
India
New Zealand
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
Tamarindus indica
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Myrtle
Difference Between Tamarind and Feijoa
We might think that Tamarind and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Fabales and Myrtales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.