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Tamarind is a sort of tropical fruit belonging to the tree family Fabaceae. The pod-like fruit containing brown edible pulp has many uses. It is used in metal polish also.
It has many culinary uses but also possess many medicinal properties as well.
This fruit is of African native. But it also grows in India, Pakistan, and other such tropical regions.
Commonly known as
Imlee in India.
| Language | Name | Written as |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | tamuru hindiun | تمر هندي |
| Bengali | Amlaphla | অম্লফ্ল |
| Gujarati | Āmalī | આમલી |
| Hindi | imlee | इमली |
| Kannada | Huṇasehaṇṇu | ಹುಣಸೆಹಣ್ಣು |
| Malayalam | puḷi | പുളി |
| Marathi | Cin̄ca | चिंच |
| Punjabi | Imalī | ਇਮਲੀ |
| Tamil | Puḷi | புளி |
| Telugu | Cintapaṇḍu | చింతపండు |
| Urdu | Amli | املی |
Nutritional Profile of Tamarind
Nutritional profile per 100 gms
- Calories: 239
- Protein: 2.8g
- Carbohydrate: 62.5g
- Fiber: 5.1g
- Fat: 600mg
- Sodium: 28mg
- Potassium: 628mg
Source: USDA & Google
Benefits Of Tamarind
Improves Digestion
It is a good laxative and it also has high dietary fiber. So your digestive system will be kept clean. It also helps with your digestive system from excreting more acids to break the food preventing ulcers from happening.
Cardiovascular Health
Since the dietary fiber reduces cholesterol in your body, it prevents your heart from overworking and over efforts pumping blood in your system. Eventually, it leads you from having a cardiac arrest.
Rich Source of Iron
Tamarind has a high amount of iron in it. Therefore, it leads to more circulation of blood in our body. Having high iron in your body is helpful for you to fight anemia and symptoms that are associated with it.
Improves Nerve Function
It is high in Vitamin B and thiamine. Both are extremely essential for nerve functions. Hence, it stimulates your nerves function and muscle development.
Helpful in Diabetes
It helps to prevent carbohydrates from turning into fat or sugar after digestion. It is the main problem for diabetic people. Hence, it is helpful in diabetes.
Anti-Inflammatory
When used in oil form, tamarind possesses many anti-inflammatory properties. It can reduce pain in the joints, arthritis, and rheumatic problems.
Side Effects Of Tamarind
It is an effective blood thinner and can lower your blood pressure. If you have an injury, it can result in severe blood loss. So, avoid it if you are already using the medicine for the same.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does tamarind taste?
The taste of it has a very tangy taste. It is a mixture of sweet and sour taste that makes it really tangy.
How can you use it?
You can use it in cooking to give the dish a tangy or tart like flavor. Moreover, one can eat it raw as well. Detaching it from the pod and string, one can chew the pulp by removing the seeds.
Do Tamarind damages teeth?
No, it doesn’t create a problem for teeth. In fact, rubbing the it’s seed powder can prove to be beneficial to teeth’s strength. Moreover, tamarind seeds can help reduce the yellowness of teeth.
Can tamarind pulp be eaten raw?
Yes. You can eat the pulp raw as it is edible. Even when using it in the recipes, one can use raw tamarind or tamarind water (tamarind soaked in water overnight) to give a tangy and a bit sweet flavor.
