Tamarind spice has a sweet and sour taste. The shape of the spice is like a long bean. The spice is a tropical fruit that comes from the tamarind tree. Tamarind is a fruit type spice and about six inches in length. Young tamarind fruit is covered light brown in color and the taste is sour. Tamarind are found in green inside with brown covers when young and brown when ripe. The spice is also used as powder after drying.
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- Spice Name: Tamarind
- Family: Fabaceae
- Scientific Name: Tamarindus Indica
Tamarind is native to Africa and grows in India, Pakistan and many other tropical regions. It is cultivated in Europe and Southwest Asia. The spice is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.
The Tamarind tree is tropical evergreen and grows forty to sixty feet tall. The tree has a round body with many branches to its surroundings. The leaves of the tree are narrow, thin and green in color. It is a long lived tree. The tree gives fruit for many years. The wood of the tree used for different furniture and many other wooden works
Tamarind contains vitamins and minerals. It is a rich source of magnesium. The spice is packed with vitamin A and C. It also contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, fiber and has antioxidants. Tamarind spice used as a souring agent in preparation of sauce, chutney etc. It is used as an additive flavor in cooking. It is one of the most popular multipurpose tropical spices in some countries.