Tamarind
"Tamarind fruit"
Tamarind is the fruit of Tamarindus indica, presented here without a specified variety or market type.
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Botanical name
Tamarindus indica
Product Details
PLU Code
4448
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Tamarind › All Sizes
Origin
Comoros, Madagascar
Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tamarind
No variety or individual shipment origin is specified.
Nutrition Information
Tamarinds, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 167763, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 239 kcal; Protein: 2.8 g; Fat: 0.6 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 62.5 g; Dietary fiber: 5.1 g; Vitamin C: 3.5 mg; Folate: 14 µg; Total sugars: 38.8 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for tamarind pods, tightly packaged. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Packaging
Perforated bags or ventilated crates to maintain humidity and air circulation
Storage Notes: Low water content and high sugar and acid give pods a long storage life, but pulp separated from the shell molds easily and stored fruit can be infested by weevils and borers. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 575-576.
Applies to: tamarind pods, tightly packaged.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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