There is a lot of confusion about tamarind because there are various ways it can be purchased and prepared.  For example, terms like “tamarind paste,” “tamarind pulp,” “tamarind puree,” “tamarind sauce,” and “tamarind fruit” may foster this confusion.  But what exactly is tamarind puree? How is it different from tamarind paste or tamarind sauce?  In this …

There are many useful parts of the tamarind tree, from the wood to the fruit and seeds. However, tamarind seeds are one of the most underrated and useful parts of the tamarind tree.  They have been utilized for their medicinal properties for centuries, and are even being studied for their usefulness in the food additive and …