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The tamarind is a long-lived, medium-growth tree, which attains a maximum crown height of 25 metres (80 feet). The crown has an irregular, vase-shaped outline of dense foliage. The tree grows well in full sun. It prefers clay, loam, sandy, and acidic soil types, with a high resistance to drought and aerosol salt (wind-borne salt as found in coastal areas). [9] [ failed verification] Ebifa-Othieno E, Mugisha A, Nyeko P, Kabasa JD. Knowledge, attitudes and practices in tamarind (Tamarindus indica L) use and conservation in Eastern Uganda. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed. 2017;13(1):5. doi:10.1186/s13002-016-0133-8 a b c d "Tamarind – Tamarindus indica – van Veen Organics". van Veen Organics. Archived from the original on February 14, 2014 . Retrieved June 4, 2017.
The fruit pulp of tamarind is used in households and temples, particularly in Buddhist Asian nations, to polish copper, brass, and bronze utensils as well as brass shrine sculptures and lights. Different Forms Of Tamarind You can also make your own tamarind paste by boiling and straining the pulp, whichcan be used as a dip or added to other dishes. “To make a paste in its pure form, the only thing added to tamarind is water,” Peart says, “so it’s as nutrient-rich as the raw plant.” Mary Sabat, MS, RD, LD, says, “Tamarind is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin C and contains a range of B vitamins, including folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, and thiamin. It also contains minerals, such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.” NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER 1 CUP, PULP 120 g
Tangy and sweet, tamarind is a tropical fruit with complex flavor.
Tamarind Glazed Salmon: Mix tamarind paste with honey, garlic, and ginger and use it to glaze a filet of salmon. Roast in the oven for a flavorful meal.
Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Effect of Seed Hydromethanolic Extract of Tamarindus indica L. on Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes Mellitus in Rat, American Journal of Phytomedicine and Clinical Therapeutics, CiteSeerX, The Pennsylvania State University. There are technically two types of tamarind: sweet and sour. As mentioned before, the flavour of tamarind depends on the age and ripeness of the fruit. Sour tamarind is more commonly produced across the world and in India, while sweet tamarind primarily originates from Thailand . Despite this, both Thai and Indian cuisine typically use the sweet variety of tamarind in their respective recipes. Polysaccharides in tamarind seeds improve immune cell function and inhibit cancer growth by causing programmed cell death (apoptosis). On the other hand, they increase cell growth and division of healthy cells, which helps with wound healing [ 16, 17, 18]. Tamarind". Plant Lexica. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020 . Retrieved June 4, 2017.
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Rich in thiamin, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, tamarind is also a treasure trove of antioxidants. “Tamarind leaf paste aids in healing inflammation and sprains,” says Regi Mathew, co-owner and culinary director of Kappa Chakka Kandhari in Bengaluru and Chennai. “A hot tea made with these leaves is a balm for an itchy throat,” he adds. Azad, Salim (2018). "Tamarindo—Tamarindus indica". In Sueli Rodrigues; Ebenezer de Oliveira Silva; Edy Sousa de Brito (eds.). Exotic Fruits. Academic Press. pp.403–412. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-803138-4.00055-1. ISBN 978-0-12-803138-4.