Tamarind (500 Gm)

About

Tamarind is the bean-like pods filled with seeds surrounded by a fibrous pulp. Although native to Africa, it is widely used in South Indian cuisine. The polyphenols in tamarind have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These can protect against diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. The seed extract may also help lower blood sugar, while the pulp extract may help you lose body weight and reverse fatty liver disease. Tamarind is used to make tangy dishes like sambar, rasam, etc. It is also used to make puliyogare gojju ( a tamarind preserve). Apart from adding sourness to a dish, tamarind is used for marinating meat, making candies and making dips and chutneys.

Benefits

Antioxidant; Anti-inflammatory Properties, Regulates Estrogen Imbalances.

Remedy for

Cancer and Diabetes

Nutritional Values ( Per 100 gm)

Protein - 3.1 gm

Fat - 0.1 gm

Minerals - 2.9 gm

Crude Fibre - 5.6 gm

Carbohydrates - 67.4 gm

Energy - 283 kcal

Calcium - 170 mg

Phosphorus - 110 mg

Iron - 17 mg