Potassium tamarind

Tamarind seeds appear to be a good source of different mineral elements (4, 6, 9, 14), such as calcium, phosphoms, magnesium and potassium (5, 20) (Table X). Calcium content of tamarind seeds is quite high compared to that of some of the cultivated pulse crops (Kuzayli et al, 1966, cited in 4)). Of all the minerals studied in 4), K is the element in highest concentration, with the values for the trace mineral copper also relatively high (6). 

Both leaves and bark are rich in tannins. Leaves yield a red dye, which is used to give a yellow tint to cloth previously dyed with indigo 13). Tamarind leaves are a fair source of vitamin C and p-carotene and the mineral content is high, particularly potassium, phosphorous, calcium and magnesium (3). 

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