Tamarind is a hardwood tree known scientifically as Tamarinds Indica. It’s native to Africa but also grows in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and many other tropical regions. The tree produces bean-like pods filled with seeds surrounded by a fibrous pulp. The pulp of the young fruit is green and sour.
Tamarind is a very valuable commodity in the world because of its nutritional components. According to USDA, it provides energy and sugar along with essential nutrients that include potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin C.
It also contains iron, sodium, zinc, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, folate, and vitamin A & K. There are also a number of organic compounds that make tamarind a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.
Health Benefits
♦ Improves Digestion♦ Protects Heart Health
♦ Improves Circulation
♦ Improves Nerve Function
♦ Weight Loss
♦ Manages Diabetes
♦ Anti-inflammatory Capacity
♦ Boosts Immunity
