Common name : Tamarind
Thai name : Ma-kham Wan
Scientific name : Tamarindus indica L.
Pod Prakai Thong
Shape : big and slightly curved pod
Weight : 70-80 g
Colour : brown and dusty shell, thick and soft with light brown flesh
Taste : sweet
Sri Chomphu
Pod Shape : straight pod
Weight : 70-80 g
Colour : light brown shell, reddish brown soft flesh, seeds can be removed easily
Taste : sweet with a touch of sour flavor
Si Thong
Pod Shape : big and curved pod
Weight : 70-80 g
Colour : brown shell, soft and reddish brown flesh
Taste : sweet
Preparation and eating
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Pick up a sweet tamarind pod.
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Crack the pod and remove the shell.
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Remove lateral vein fiber from the flesh.
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Arrange all sweet tamarind flesh on a tray.
Usage
Eaten flesh.
Nutrition
High in calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins B1, B2 and C.
Storage
(in plastic bags at the ambient condition)
dry ripe pods : 4 months. dry ripe pulp : 3 months.
Season
Availability : Late December- February
