Tamarind is the fibrous, dark brown, gooey pulp that surrounds the seeds (which are inside a knobbly, velvety brown pod) of the tree called tamarindus indica. The English word “tamarind” comes ...

Tracing history through the baobab and tamarind reveals hidden paths of human migration and forgotten suffering.

The three pillars of a marinade are acid, fat, and seasonings. A marinade transforms meats by tenderizing their gristly bits, preserving their moisture content, and infusing them with flavor.

So tamarind seed gum bioplastics could contribute to a sustainable circular economy in which waste products are repurposed, he says. Tamarind trees also grow well on dry, infertile soils ...