Spice
Seed
Seed of Tamarind is green or mature kernel. Green is tender; mature is starchier for longer cooking. As a seed section of pod, portion for even cooking and clear labelling. Prep tamarind seed with a sharp knife, manage water content, and cook only as long as texture needs. Curries, drinks, chutneys, and sauces keep character in view. Discard spoiled parts.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 25.2 g
- Saturated Fat 7.31 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 7.31 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 38.8 mg
- Salt 0.1 g
- Total Carbohydrate 51.1 g
- Dietary Fibre 35.8 g
- Total Sugars 4.78 g
- Complex / starch 15.3 g
- Protein 14.6 g
- Water 1.94 g
- Energy 489 kcal
- Water 1.94 g
- Carbohydrates 51.1 g
- Protein 14.6 g
- Fat 25.2 g
- Saturated Fat 7.31 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 7.31 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6 g
- Omega-3 1.07 g
- Vitamins 93.1 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.75 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.43 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.26 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.5 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 33.5 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.36 mg
- Vitamin K 35.1 µg
- Minerals 316 mg
- Major Minerals 315 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.1 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.13 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.75 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.43 · vitamin-b6: 0.26 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.5 · vitamin-b9-folate: 33.5 · vitamin-e: 2.36 · vitamin-k: 35.1 ·
Minerals
Seeds concentrate oil and protein for germination energy.
History
Markets sold tamarind as separate seed forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.
Retail packing made seed of tamarind a familiar labelled product.
Food service portioned seed of tamarind for consistent yield.