Tamarind
Rich in minerals
Beneficial for your hearth
Ideal ingredient for different sauces
The tropical fruit tamarind is shaped like a bean. Once you remove the skin of the fruit you can see the skeleton that contains the fruit.
Tamarind is often used in Asian cuisine, which is richly varied in healthy recipes.
This tropical fruit is known for its shape, taste and impressive amount in minerals.
Minerals such as iron and magnesium are richly found.
Origin
Tamarind is a fruit that grows on a tree, this tree can grow 82 feet tall.
The fruit itself grows between 2.7 and 7.8 inches long and contains large seeds.
The tropical fruit is native to Africa. You can find the fruit in areas where it is hot and dry but also rains regularly.
Today, the fruit is grown worldwide and has become one of the favorite fruits in Asia and Latin America.
Taste
A fresh and ripe tamarind fruit has a flavor profile that is difficult to describe.
The taste can also differ due to the ripeness of the fruit.
The taste is best described as sweet and sour with sour as the dominant flavor.
For this reason, tamarind is made into paste and used in healthy recipes.
Healthy dishes such as smoothies, curries and other savory dishes, are flavored by tamarind.
Store
Want to extend your enjoyment of the tamarind?
Then make sure you store it in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator will keep the fruit longer and preserve the flavor of the fruit.
You can keep the delicious taste and shelf life for about 4 to 6 weeks if it’s kept in the refrigerator.
If you keep the tropical fruits at room temperature, they will stay tasty for about 2 weeks.
Benefits
Boost immune system
Helps improve digestive health
Beneficial for your heart
Helps to increase blood circulation
Great for the nerve system
Read the explanation of the health benefits here
