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What is Tamarind? The Benefits of Tamarind Tamarind preparations are universally recognized. • As refrigerants in fevers • As laxatives and carminatives (induce the expulsion of gas from the stomach or intestines) • Effective as a digestive • Remedy for bile disorders * Who can benefit from Tamarind People who want to improve their cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The pulp alone, or in combination with lime juice, honey, milk, dates, spices or camphor, is considered effective as a digestive and as a remedy for biliousness and bile disorders, and as an antiscorbutic (prevent scurvy which is a disease due to deficiency of vitamin C), In native practice, the pulp is applied on inflammations, is used in a gargle for sore throat and, mixed with salt, as a liniment for rheumatism. It is, further, administered to alleviate sunstroke, Datura poisoning, and alcoholic intoxication. In Southeast Asia, the fruit is prescribed to counteract the ill effects of overdoses of false chaulmoogra, Hydnocarpus anthelmintica Pierre, given in leprosy. The tamarind pulp is said to aid the restoration of sensation in cases of paralysis. The pulp is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamine and riboflavin and a good source of niacin. Origin The Tamarind, scientific name Tamarin-dus indica is the only species of the genus Tamarindus in the family Fabaceae. It is a tropical tree, native to eastern Africa, including parts of the Madagascar dry deciduous forests. It grows wild throughout the Sudan but has now been introduced into most of tropical Asia as well as Latin America and the Caribbean. The tree can grow up to 20m in height, and stays evergreen in regions without a dry season. Tamarind timber consists of hard, dark red heartwood and softer, yellowish sapwood. The leaves consist of 10-40 leaflets. The flowers are produced in racemes. The fruit is a brown pod-like legume, which contains a soft pulp and many hard-coated seeds. The seeds can be scarified to enhance germination. The fruit pulp is edible and popular. It is used as a spice in both Asian and Latin American cuisines, and is also an important ingredient in Worcestershire sauce. How to Use The pulp of a young fruit is very sour and acidic and is most often used as a component of savory dishes. The ripened fruit is sweeter and can be used in desserts and drinks, or as a snack. Sugared tamarind pulp is often prepared as a confection. Our Tamarind jelly is a one of a kind spread. * While all our products have been thoroughly inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), these statements of nutritive benefits have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Legal disclamer

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	Tamarind Jelly (TJ01) Tamarind is particularly beneficial for your cardiovascular health: a rich source of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid, minerals, potassium and magnesium and natural fiber.
	Tamarind Pulp (TP01) Tamarind has been found to be helpful for healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels and is believed to make it useful for those with diabetes as well as to maintain a healthy balance of vitamins, minerals and energy levels.