id: 180
name: Tamarind
flavor_bible_name_variants: tamari,tamarind,tamarind paste,tamarind puree,tamarind syrup
flavor_bible_pairings_ids: allspice,almonds,bananas,beans,beverages,cabbage,cardamom,chicken,chickpeas,chile peppers,chili powder,chutneys,cilantro,cinnamon,cloves,coconut and coconut milk,coriander,cumin,curries curry paste curry powder,dates,duck,fennel seeds,fenugreek,fish,fish sauce,fruits,game,garlic,ginger,greens,honey,lamb,lentils,lime juice,mangoes,marinades,meats,mint,mushrooms,mustard,oil grapeseed,onions red,orange,paprika,peaches,peanuts,pears,pepper black,pineapple,pork,potatoes,poultry,rice,sauces,scallops,sea bass,shellfish,shrimp,soups,soy sauce,star anise,stews,sugar brown,sugar palm,sugar white,thai basil,turmeric,vegetables,vinaigrette,worcestershire sauce,yogurt
status: draft
source: foodb,flavor_bible
food_db_name: Tamarind
flavor_db_name_variants: tamarind
name_scientific: Tamarindus indica
description: Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus Tamarindus is a monotypic taxon, having only a single species. The tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit which are used extensively in cuisines around the world. Other uses include traditional medicines and metal polishes. The wood can be used in carpentry. Because of the tamarind's many uses, cultivation has spread around the world in tropical and subtropical zones.
itis_id: 26980
wikipedia_id: Tamarind
picture_file_name: 180.jpg
picture_content_type: image/jpeg
picture_file_size: 34947
picture_updated_at: 2012-04-20T09:41:22.000Z
legacy_id: 190
food_group: Fruits
food_subgroup: Tropical fruits
food_type: Type 1
created_at: 2011-02-09T00:37:24.000Z
updated_at: 2019-05-14T18:04:18.000Z
creator_id: null
updater_id: null
export_to_afcdb: false
category: specific
ncbi_taxonomy_id: 58860
export_to_foodb: true
public_id: FOOD00180