Benefits
Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Heart burn
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
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
62.50 g3.90 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
5.10 g1.20 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
57.40 g2.60 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.80 g0.90 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.040.23
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg42.00 mcg
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 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.94 mg0.59 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg0.09 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.50 mg14.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.54 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.80 mcg7.90 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg2,573.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg123.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
8.60 mg6.70 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.60 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
628.00 mg237.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
2.80 mg0.27 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
28.00 mg5.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
74.00 mg10.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
92.00 mg11.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.17 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
113.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.11 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.00 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
1.30 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg3.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg80.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
82.00 g94.52 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.09 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA18.00 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 kcal16.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal258.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA17.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal17.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal110.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Seedless Variety
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Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Red
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Texture
Tough
Juicy
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Africa
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.6-6.56-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm
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.
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
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
China
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Nigeria
Top Exporter
Thailand
Netherlands
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Lycopersicon esculentum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Fabales
Solanales
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Solanum
Species
Tamarindus indica
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Nightshade