| TAMARIND
The fruit of a tropical tree, tamarind is an indispensible
spice in most south Indian kitchens. Today, India is the only producer of tamarind on a
commercial scale. A large part of India's production of tamarind is exported to West Asia,
Europe and America, where it is used in such food specialities like Worcestershire
sauce. This spice also comes in the forms of pulp and juice concentrates which
mainly go into the preparation of cool drinks, seafoods and a range of sophisticated
cuisine.
| Botanical name |
Family name |
Commercial part |
| Tamarindus indica L. |
Cesalpiniaceae |
Pods |
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