Tamarind :
The tamarind tree produces pod-like fruit, which contain an edible pulp that is used in cuisines around the world. Other uses of the pulp include traditional medicine and metal polish.
The wood can be used for woodworking, and tamarind seed oil can be extracted from the seeds. Because of the tamarind’s many uses, cultivation has spread around the world in tropical and subtropical zones.
Tamarind Nutrition :
Nutritional value per 100 g
Energy 239 kcal (1,000 kJ)
Carbohydrates – 62.5 g
Sugars – 57.4
Dietary fiber – 5.1 g
Fat – 0.6 g
Protein – 2.8 g
Vitamins
Thiamine (B1) – (37%) 0.428 mg
Riboflavin (B2) – (13%) 0.152 mg
Niacin (B3) – (13%) 1.938 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5) – (3%) 0.143 mg
Vitamin B6 – (5%) 0.066 mg
Folate (B9) – (4%) 14 μg
Choline – (2%) 8.6 mg
Vitamin C – (4%) 3.5 mg
Vitamin E – (1%) 0.1 mg
Vitamin K – (3%) 2.8 μg
Minerals
Calcium – (7%) 74 mg
Iron – (22%) 2.8 mg
Magnesium – (26%) 92 mg
Phosphorus – (16%) 113 mg
Potassium – (13%) 628 mg
Sodium – (2%) 28 mg
Zinc – (1%)