Tamarind, 1 kg

Tamarind – a legume plant. Its fruits are also called "Indian dates". East Africa is considered the origin of this plant. Today, tamarind can be found throughout tropical Asia. In the wild, this fruit can only be found in Sudan.

The fruits are curved pods that taper to a point. Under the thin, brownish-brown skin is the pulp and hard brown seeds.

Tamarind contains a large amount of thiamine – vitamins necessary for nerve impulse transmission and the normal functioning of the musculoskeletal system. In addition, these beneficial substances have a positive effect on the digestive system.

Tamarind also contains a large amount of potassium, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the heart and smooth muscles. In addition, the fruit contains iron, which is necessary for faster and more efficient oxygen delivery to the body's cells. Tamarind has a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels, and it also reduces blood cholesterol levels. The fruit has anti-inflammatory and restorative effects.

It has been experimentally proven that tamarind is beneficial for people with diabetes, but only if consumed in small quantities. Tamarind is used to make various medicines used in the treatment of many different diseases. The fruit is an excellent antifungal agent.