Tamarind: An Unlikely Hero

Well folks, many of you have come in scratching your heads over our little friend tamarindo sorbetto. Many of you have heard of tamarind before, but never really stopped to ask just what in the heck it is.

Well, I'll tells ya. Native to tropical Africa but nowadays mostly found in India and South America, tamarind is a bushy tree that produces a sweet and sour fruit. The fruit is found inside of pods (see photo), and is considered ripe when the pods are easily pried open.

Here's where the super part comes in. Even though tamarind is delicious, it is also a source of calcium and vitamin B (who knew?!). Tamarind helps the digestive system, and is a good source of antioxidants.

Wow, tamarind, you are amazing. For all of you who still have questions about our little superhero, come down to Capogiro and ask it for yourself. Yum.