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What is Tamarind?

Tamarind Tamarind Tree Tamarind Fruit


Benefits

Health Benefits
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

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
No

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

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
62.50 g 4

Fiber
5.10 g 10

Sugar
57.40 g 3

Protein
2.80 g 4

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04 23

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg 17

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.43 mg 1

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.15 mg 4

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.94 mg 2

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg 42

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg 26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg 21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.50 mg 62

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg 37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.80 mcg 22

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg 36

Choline
8.60 mg 8

Fat
0.60 g 14

Minerals

Potassium
628.00 mg 4

Iron
2.80 mg 2

Sodium
28.00 mg 2

Calcium
74.00 mg 2

Magnesium
92.00 mg 1

Zinc
0.10 mg 23

Phosphorus
113.00 mg 1

Manganese
0.10 mg 31

Copper
0.00 mg 52

Selenium
1.30 mcg 6

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
0.00 mg 38

Omega 6s
0.00 mg 54

Sterol

Phytosterol
0.00 mg 16

Water Content
82.00 g 50

Ash
0.09 g 44

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
239.00 kcal 2

Calories in Frozen Form
187.00 kcal 1

Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal 37

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal 39

Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal 17

Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal 39

Characteristics

Type
Tropical

Season
Spring, Summer

Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Brown, Reddish-brown

Inside Color
Brown

Shape
Curving Cylinder

Texture
Tough

Taste
Sour-Sweet

Origin
Africa

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH
5.6-6.5

Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Yes

Beer
Yes

Spirits
No

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
India

Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Top Importer
United States of America

Top Exporter
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica

Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Liliopsida

Subclass
Rosidae

Order
Fabales

Family
Fabaceae

Genus
Tamarindus

Species
Tamarindus indica

Generic Group
Tamarind Sub

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What is Tamarind Good For?

What is Tamarind? What is Tamarind good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Tamarind fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Tamarind Benefits are: boosts immune system, boosts respiratory health, cancer prevention, digestive aid and piles treatment and its general health benefits are: beneficial in improving nerve function, protects against parasites and worms and relieves pain. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion, exfoliates skin, hydrates skin and treatment of dark spots and hair benefits are prevents hair loss. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Tamarind side effects are: decrease in blood sugar levels, induces acid reflux, allergic reaction, tooth decay and may form gallstones and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, breathing difficulty, dizziness, eczema, fainting, hives, itching, nasal congestion, swelling of face, tingling sensation in mouth and vomiting. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Tamarind.

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