Summing up: 1  An abbreviation is a shortening of a word or a phrase. 2  An acronym is an abbreviation that forms a word. 3  An initialism is an abbreviation that uses the first letter of each word in the phrase (thus, some but not all initialisms are acronyms).
Cooking with Tamarind Paste. Usually it is the juice or paste that is used as a souring agent, particularly in south Indian and Gujarati lentil dishes, curries and chutneys, where its flavour is more authentic than vinegar or lemon juice.ealth Benefits. Tamarind is considered a mild laxative and digestive. It is used to treat bronchial disorders and gargling with tamarind water is recommended for a sore throat. It is antiseptic, used in eye-baths and for the treatment of ulcers.
The tamarind is the fruit of a tall tree that grows in Asia and North Africa. Its pods are about five inches long and contain seeds and a pulp that become extremely sour when dried. The pulp of the fruit is the main portion of tamarind used in food production.When still slightly unripe, it has a very sharp, sour taste with a high level of acidity.Unripe tamarind is used in many candies and dishes throughout Asia and Latin America. Tamarind juice is a mild laxative. 2  Tamarind is used to treat bile disorders. 3  Tamarind lowers cholesterol. 4  Tamarind promotes a healthy heart. 5  The pulp, leaves and flowers, in various combinations, are applied on painful and swollen joints.