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Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus indica) The tamarind is native to the tropical Africa, and grows in India, Thailand, Caribe, and America. In Trinidad and Jamaica, tamarind is a popular refreshing snack. Asians, particularly in Thailand and India, have a long tradition of eating and cooking with tamarind.
However, tamarind is pretty high in calories compared to many other fruit, which may be a problem for people who are trying to control calorie intake. It also contains polyphenols, which are naturally occurring plant compounds that have health benefits. Many of them act as antioxidants in the body .