Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Chances of sunburn
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, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Type
Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Green
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Tamarindus indica
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Tamarind and Lime
We might think that Tamarind and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Lime with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Lime 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 Lime is Fabales and Sapindales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.