{"id":33015,"date":"2025-07-06T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/?p=33015"},"modified":"2025-07-03T09:40:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T06:40:56","slug":"koryst-i-vykorystannia-tamaryndu-i-horikhiv-vid-craftoil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/en\/oils-en\/koryst-i-vykorystannia-tamaryndu-i-horikhiv-vid-craftoil\/","title":{"rendered":"Tamarind: what we know about the \u00abindian nut\u00bb and how it’s used"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cashews, almonds, and peanuts are well-known nuts commonly used in cooking, herbal medicine, and even naturopathy. They\u2019re added to savory and sweet dishes, enjoyed as healthy snacks, and used to make nut butters and spreads. Cashew or almond milk and raw, cold-pressed oils <\/a>are also popular plant-based products. These nut varieties are familiar to most people, while tamarind\u2014often called the Indian nut\u2014remains relatively unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In its native India, tamarind is widely used in cooking and daily life and is considered one of the most valuable superfoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind: description and characteristics<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 meters tall. It has a thick, smooth trunk and produces pod-like fruits. Inside each pod are seeds surrounded by a dense, fibrous pulp. As the fruit ripens, the tangy and slightly sour pulp develops a sweet, fruity flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though often referred to as the Indian nut, tamarind is not a true nut. In fact, it\u2019s more closely related to dates than to tree nuts or legumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind pods mature once a year, typically harvested between December and January, occasionally in February. These brown, rough-textured pods contain dark reddish pulp with 5\u20137 small seeds. It\u2019s the pulp, not the seeds, that\u2019s consumed. Tamarind pulp not only has a unique taste but also offers high nutritional value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health benefits of tamarind pulp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind pulp contains about 239 kcal per 100 grams and is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and essential minerals like zinc, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, selenium, and calcium. It also boasts a powerful vitamin profile, including vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E, vitamin K, and B-complex vitamins (B1, B2, B4, B5, B6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular consumption of tamarind may support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n