Tamarind paste, organic 135gr

The best tamarind paste which is available in the market from Cosmoveda Ayurveda. Tamarind paste is an important ingredient in Asian and African cuisine and serves as a healthy alternative to vinegar or lemon juice.

tamarind paste

Tamarind is also called Indian date (Tamarindus Indica) and contains valuable ingredients. It is full of minerals, which makes tamarind an interesting addition to the daily diet, not just for vegans and vegetarians. The fruit contains water, fiber and carbohydrates as well as iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin D. It also contains large amounts of tartaric acid and cinnamic acid. Tamarind has a mild laxative effect, so you shouldn't eat tamarind every day.

Tamarind in the Kitchen

Tamarind flowers can be used to make delicious salads and tamarind paste to make refreshing lemonades. This tamarind paste is mainly used in the kitchen in the form of chutneys, confectionery and sweet and sour curries. There are also countless African, South American and Persian dishes with tamarind.

European cuisine has also been adding tamarind to British Worcestershire sauce since the 19th century.

Tamarind Effect of Indian Date in Ayurveda

Tamarind has an antiseptic and slightly laxative effect. Ayurveda explains this by the acidic Rasa (taste). The so-called property (Virya) is heating, the taste after digestion (Vipaka) is also acidic. The effect of tamarind on the doshas is Vata reducing and Pitta/Kapha stimulating. The tamarind fruit is also often in addiction disorders used as alcoholism. A syrup is made from dates, black raisins, pomegranate, Indian gooseberry (Amla fruit) and tamarind. Best quality in Ayurveda paradise:

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