Tamarind pulp, flesh only

Tamarind pulp is the flesh of the tamarind fruit. The information here describes the pulp only, with the seeds and shell removed. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 65g per 100g, all recorded as sugars. It also contains 3.2g of protein and 0.3g of fat, and provides 1162 kJ of energy per 100g.

The sugar and energy content are worth noting for people monitoring their sugar or energy intake. The pulp also contains iron, which is needed to make haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body. Calcium is present too and contributes to the maintenance of bones and teeth. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.