We are talking about tamarind (Indian date), which somewhat resembles a peanut, although beneath the skin there is not a nut but a fibrous, sticky, brown, sweet and sour pulp with large seeds.
Ripe tamarind has a sweet and sour taste, which is often compared to a combination of prunes and dried apricots.
It is the fruit of the namesake evergreen tree from the legume family, native to Madagascar but also found in Mexico, South American countries, and Asia.
Tamarind is a rich source of potassium, a trace element necessary for the functioning of the heart and smooth muscles. This wonderful product also contains a lot of iron and is considered a strong female aphrodisiac.
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