TAMARIND (Tamarindus indica) is an important tree of semi-arid tropical conditions.
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is an important tree of semi-arid tropical conditions. Every part of the plant is used for different purposes. The fruit pulp, sweetish/acidic in taste, is used for serving curries, chutneys, Sauces and soups. Pulp is a carminative and laxative. Tamarind kernel powder (tkp) is used as a sizing material in textile and leather industry. The polysaccharide, jellose, in tkp forms jels with sugar concentrates and is an excellent substitute for fruit pectins. Seeds are used as a source of carbohydrates for paper and jute products. Seeds yield a fatty oil which is used in paints and varnishes. Wood is used for making agricultural implements, tool handles, wheels, mallets and rice pounders. Tender leaves, flowers and young seedlings are eaten as a vegetable. In India, it is grown in Bihar, Orissa and Tamil Nadu.
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Flower
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Powder
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