Tamarind is the fruit of the tamarind tree and is a very popular food in Asian and Latin American cuisine. This fruit has a rigid shell, where the pulp is surrounded by threads that must be removed. The tamarind has pits inside similar to those of an olive or cherry.

It is a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin B3, in addition to having a high fiber content, great for improving intestinal transit. Tamarind pulp also has a lot of sugar, which makes it a food that provides energy.