Tamarind Powder - Tamarindus indica

Known as : Tamarind Powder, Tamarindus indica

Botanical name : Tamarindus indica

Product form : Dried Tamarind Powder

Process: Spray dried

Speciality: No Artificial Colors, Fresh & Pure. Free from Harmful chemicals, pesticides & no additives

100% pure and genuine product

Packaged in most Hygienic Environment

Product is Vegetarian

Country of Origin: India

•      1. A rich source of antioxidants

•      The pulp of tamarind is rich in numerous phytonutrients that act as potent dietary antioxidants, and can enhance the efficacy of the body’s natural immune defenses. Antioxidants are needed to reduce the inflammatory impact of oxidative stress.

•      2. May have anticancer properties

•      In a 2014 animal study, tamarind seed extract reduced both the oxidative stress markers and delayed the progress of Renal Cell Carcinoma. This is down to its antioxidant effect, and that tamarind seed extract has antioxidant enzyme induction properties and cancer-related signal pathway blockage effect.

•      3. May improve heart health and cholesterol

•      Being rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, tamarind has been shown to decrease LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol, thereby lowering the risk of atherosclerosis. The dried pulp was also found to have anti-hypertensive effects, reducing diastolic blood pressure.

•      4. Offers liver protective benefits

•      Fatty liver disease, or hepatosteatosis, is increasing in the Western world, and tamarind fruit extract has been shown to provide a protective effect for the liver, as it contains antioxidants called procyanidins, that counter free radical damage to the liver.

•      5. Provides natural antimicrobial benefits

•      Natural compounds present in tamarind extract have the potential of being used as a natural antimicrobial against pathogenic microorganisms. Specifically, a compound called lupeol has been identified for its antibacterial properties.

•      6. May offer anti-diabetic effects

•      The anti-inflammatory effect of tamarind seed extract has been shown to offer potential protective benefits and improve blood sugar regulation in those with diabetes.