Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Brown, Reddish-brown
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Curving Cylinder
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Humid to dry, Rainfall, 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.
- 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.
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Tamarindus
Tamarindus
Species
Tamarindus indica
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Tamarind and Tamarind
We might think that Tamarind and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Tamarind with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Tamarind belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Tamarind is Fabales and Fabales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.