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Thai Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)

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  • Scientific Name: Tamarindus indica — Thai Tamarind, Tamarind.

  • Native Home: Tropical Africa; widely cultivated in Thailand, India, and other tropical regions.

  • Height: 12–25 m.

  • Lifespan: Often 100 years or more.

Uses and Harvesting

  • Timber: Hard, durable wood used for furniture and woodworking.

  • Harvesting: Pods are collected when their shells turn dry and brown and the pulp matures.

  • Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years for some grafted plants; seed-grown trees may take longer.

  • Products: Tamarind pulp, paste, juice, sauces, chutneys, and candies.

History and Global Production

  • Traditional Use: Widely used in Thai and Indian cooking to add a sour flavor.

  • Global Spread: Cultivated throughout tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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