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Tamarind

Tamarind is a tangy paste made from the pulp of the tamarind fruit, widely used across South and Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin American cuisines as a souring and flavoring agent in sauces, marinades and chutneys. It is valued for its sweet‑tart depth and concentrated fruity aroma that brightens savory and sweet dishes alike. Nutritionally, Tamarind is a concentrated plant product that contributes modest amounts of fiber — about 5.1g per 100g — along with small amounts of protein and very little fat. Because it’s a concentrated pulp, it also delivers a lot of natural sugars and is best used in small quantities to add flavor without excess calories. From a nutritional perspective, tamarind brings useful minerals such as magnesium and provides trace amounts of protein with a good amino‑acid balance for its category, but it’s primarily used as a flavoring rather than a source of macronutrients or antioxidants.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C-

Fair

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Tamarind Paste.

Calories

239 kcal

12% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

2.8 g

6% RDI

Fat

0.6 g

0.3g sat fat

Carbs

63 g

23% RDI

Sugar

57 g

100% RDI

Fiber

5.1 g

17% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

1% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C- · 5.1 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Tamarind healthy?

Tamarind is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Tamarind?

Tamarind is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Tamarind gluten free?

Yes, Tamarind is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Tamarind?

100g of Tamarind contains 239 kcal, 2.8g protein, 62.5g carbohydrates, 0.6g fat, and 5.1g fiber.

Q.04Is Tamarind vegan?

Yes, Tamarind is vegan.

Q.06Is Tamarind lactose free?

Yes, Tamarind is lactose free.

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