Velvet tamarind

Dialium spp.

fruit

Small black velvety pods, whose dry orange pulp with a tangy tamarind taste is sucked.

Origin

West Africa

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The thin shell is cracked between the fingers; the pulp is sucked off and the seed spat out.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Anthocyanins · Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Nigeria, it is sold sugared and spiced as a candy, awin.