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What is Tamarind?



Benefits
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Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment 0

General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain 0

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots 0

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss 0

Allergy
0

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting 0

Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones 0

Recommeded for
0

Pregnant Women
Yes 0

Lactating Women
No 0

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 0

Nutrition
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Serving Size
100 g 0

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
0

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
0

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
0

Omega 3s
0.00 mg 38

Omega 6s
0.00 mg 54

Sterol
0

Phytosterol
0.00 mg 16

Water Content
82.00 g 50

Ash
0.09 g 44

Calories
0

Serving Size
100 g 0

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available 0

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 0

Calories in Foods
0

Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal 39

Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal 17

Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal 39

Characteristics
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Type
Tropical 0

Season
Spring, Summer 0

Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari 0

Seedless Variety
No 0

Color
Brown, Reddish-brown 0

Inside Color
Brown 0

Shape
Curving Cylinder 0

Texture
Tough 0

Taste
Sour-Sweet 0

Origin
Africa 0

Grows on
Trees 0

Cultivation
0

Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained 0

Soil pH
5.6-6.5 0

Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate 0

Facts
0

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.
0

In Alcoholic Beverages
0

Wine
Yes 0

Beer
Yes 0

Spirits
No 0

Cocktails
Yes 0

Production
0

Top Producer
India 0

Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan 0

Top Importer
United States of America 0

Top Exporter
Thailand 0

Scientific Name
0

Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica 0

Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus 0

Classification
0

Domain
Eukarya 0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta 0

Division
Magnoliophyta 0

Class
Liliopsida 0

Subclass
Rosidae 0

Order
Fabales 0

Family
Fabaceae 0

Genus
Tamarindus 0

Species
Tamarindus indica 0

Generic Group
Tamarind Sub 0

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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, digestive aid, piles treatment and cancer prevention 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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