Tamarind Extract:

Tamarind is the fruit of a tall tree plant that is abundant in North Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Yunnan, China. The shape of the fruit resembles a curved pod, with a light brown outer skin, thin and brittle; the flesh is soft and sticky, sweet and sour, and juicy. Tamarind is divided into sour and sweet, called “sour horn” and “sweet horn” respectively. The slightly sweet sweet horns are often eaten as fruits, while the sour horns, also known as “sour seeds” or “sour beans”, are used as extracts.

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Functions:

• Tamarind is not only a great tasting food condiment, but also good for health.
• Tamarind contains iron, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin B, potassium and manganese.
• Tamarindextractcontains lupin and polyphenols. These two substances can act as anti-bacterial, fungal, viral and parasite killing agents.
• Tamarind is very good, but it should be noted that people taking blood-thinning medications should not consume tamarind.

Applications:

On the finished supplements market, Tamarind Extract can be purchased in tablet form, tincture, soft-gel, liquid, capsule and powdered form.