Dorri - Fresh Sweet Tamarind (Available from 150g to 2kg) (500g)

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It is used in sauces, marinades, chutneys, drinks, and desserts. It’s also one of the ingredients of Worcestershire sauce. Medicinal uses The fruit is an indehiscent legume, sometimes called a pod, 4 + 1⁄ 2 to 6in) in length, with a hard, brown shell. [12] [13] [14] Pour into a clean, sterile jar and refrigerate. Use a clean, dry spoon to take out what you need and refrigerate the rest. Should keep well for upto 3 months. You can freeze it in ice-cube trays for longer.

Here’s three ways that you can easily extract Tamarind pulp/juice without wasting too much time in the mornings! Tamarind as a food product is either sold as a paste, puree, pulp or concentrate and which type is used can either be down to personal preference or what a recipe requires. For the most part, tamarind paste and puree are the same in nature and can almost be used interchangeably. These are also the easiest types to use and can be readily measured into recipes.Break pulp apart with hands or potato masher to help separate the fibers. Pour off excess liquid if necessary. Tamarind fruit and leaf extracts reduced pain caused by inflammation and heat in mice and rats. Tamarind works in two ways [ 66, 67]: A south Indian kitchen is considered incomplete without tamarind! It is used in most popular south Indian foods including the famous sambhar, rasam, and some chutneys as well. Tamarind leaf added to the diets of rats, rabbits, and dogs protected them from the damaging effects of fluoride exposure and increased fluoride excretion in their urine [ 33, 34, 35, 36]. Tamarind seed extract mitigates the liver oxidative stress in arthritic rats, Food & Function, US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.

Tamale, E.; Jones, N.; Pswarayi-Riddihough, I. (August 1995). Technologies Related to Participatory Forestry in Tropical and Subtropical Countries. World Bank Publications. ISBN 978-0-8213-3399-0. The acids found in tamarind fruit can wear away tooth enamel. Drinking water or brushing (but not too soon) after consumption can help remove the acids from the teeth [ 78]. Sole, SS, Srinivasan BP, Akarte AS. Anti-inflammatory action of Tamarind seeds reduces hyperglycemic excursion by repressing pancreatic β-cell damage and normalizing SREBP-1c concentration. Pharm Biol. 2013;51(3):350-60. doi:10.3109/13880209.2012.729067Tamarind pulp can also be used as a metal polish. It contains tartaric acid, which helps remove tarnish from copper and bronze. Summary After harvesting, the flavor of the tamarind will begin to diminish when left at room temperature after 7 days. How to Store Tamarind in the Refrigerator & Freezer for a long time

Tamarind is used in a variety of dishes—it gives a hint of sour to sweet chutneys, it mixes with vinegar, sugar and fish sauce to form the base of pad Thai and it’s also a staple in Indian curry when combined with coconut milk. Learn how to make curry with tamarind. You can also find tamarind balls, a dessert made of tamarind, sugar and spices.

Registered dietitian Devon Peart, RD, MHSc,explains what tamarind is and what health benefits it may provide so you can start incorporating this versatile fruit into your diet. What is tamarind?