This study reveals that tamarind pulp and
seed contain nutritionally useful quantities
of macro- and micro-nutrients such as
protein, carbohydrate, calcium, potassium
and magnesium and our bodies should
receive significant amounts of each of these
nutrients for normal body functions. In
addition, stress and exposure to
environmental pollution may raise our
requirements for minerals, especially
calcium. Therefore, tamarind pulp and seed
can be used as alternative sources of