Chinese tamarind, the star fruit. / El tamarindo chino, la fruta estrella. [ENG-SPA]

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I come in this opportunity to talk about fruits, known in Venezuela as Chinese Tamarind, although this exotic fruit in other countries is known as: star fruit, carambola, tamarind culi.

It comes from a tree that measures approximately 5 meters, with green and small leaves, which upon reaching adulthood gives fruits that as they ripen go from light green to yellow, each fruit measures 8 to 12 centimeters, with seeds in the center of the fruit, is a fusion of flavors between sweet, sour and bitter.

Vengo en esta oportunidad para hablar de frutas, conocida en Venezuela como Tamarindo Chino, aunque esta fruta exótica en otros países es conocida como: fruta estrella, carambola, tamarindo culí.

Proviene de un árbol que mide aproximadamente unos 5 metros, de hojas verdes y pequeñas, que al llegar a la edad adulta da frutos que a medida que van madurando pasan de color verde claro a amarillo, cada fruto mide de 8 a 12 centímetros, con semillas en el centro de la fruta, es una fusión de sabores entre dulce, ácido y amargo.


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You are wondering how it is consumed, well, directly from the plant, that is, raw, as cooked in the form of infusion, recommended to cleanse the colon, in juices even in salads, jam and candy. When you cut the fruit you get a star shape that is used to decorate drinks and desserts.

Te estas preguntando como se consume, pues directo de la planta, es decir, crudo, como cocido en forma de infusión, recomendado para limpiar el colon, en jugos incluso en ensaladas, mermelada y dulce. Al cortar la fruta adquieres la forma de estrella que se usa para decorar bebidas y postres.


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Chinese tamarind contains antioxidant properties, is rich in fiber and is a source of vitamin B and C, it also contains phosphorus and potassium. It is a fruit recommended for diabetic patients due to its low sugar content.

Among the uses of the plant, the seeds can be used for women's discomfort during menstruation, the flowers and leaves can be used to make a sitz bath for those who suffer from hemorrhoids.

El tamarindo chino contiene propiedades antioxidantes, es rica en fibra además es fuente de vitamina B y C, también contiene fósforo y potasio. Es una fruta recomendada para el paciente diabético debido al bajo contenido de azúcar.

Entre los usos de la planta, se pueden aprovechar las semillas para malestares propios de la mujer en el periodo de menstruación, las flores y hojas se pueden usar para hacer baño de asiento para los que sufren de hemorroides.

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Photos taken with my Xiaomi Redmi 9C. /Fotos tomadas con mi Xiaomi Redmi 9C.

Translation with Deepl.


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Woah! I am from Trinidad and Tobago, and here we call this fruit five-fingers or star fruit. I had no idea of all the health benefits especially for menstrual cramps. So happy to have gained so much new information on something I so easily took for granted, Would love to hear of any more recipes or ways you use them personally and in your country. Great piece! Looking forward to your other articles.