Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
NA
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
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
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Monsoon
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Dark red
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Taste
Sour-Sweet
NA, Sweet
Origin
Africa
West Africa
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Rainfall
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 name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Fabaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Synsepalum
Species
Tamarindus indica
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Not Available
Difference Between Tamarind and Miracle fruit
We might think that Tamarind and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Miracle fruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Fabales and Ericales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.