The listing, 15 TAMARIND SEEDS: DELICIOUS ~ TONS OF PICS ~ has ended.
This is an auction for 15 Tamarind Seeds (Tamarindus indicus). The tree itself is beautiful growing up to 40-60 feet with a vase shaped crown (view picture). The flowers are beautiful as well (see picture). However, these are not the only reasons why the tamarind is so sought after, the tree is a legume, meaning bean, it puts off pods, which inside are a sticky-sweet, fleshy, juicy pulp which after boiling can be made into candies, juices, the pulp becomes sweeter as the pods age. The ripened fruit is considered the more palatable, as it becomes sweeter and less sour (acidic) as it matures. It is used in desserts as a jam, blended into juices or sweetened drinks, sorbets, ice creams and all manner of snacks. In the US, it is an ingredient in The ripened fruit is considered the more palatable, as it becomes sweeter and less sour (acidic) as it matures. It is used in desserts as a jam, blended into juices or sweetened drinks, sorbets, ice creams and all manner of snacks. In the US it is a component of Worcestershire sauce and HP sauce. From jams to sauces to candied snacks and fresh beverages, this is an exotic tree to have for anyone interested in broadening their palate. Any questions, please ask. Good luck and happy bidding. If you don't win this auction, don't worry I have more than one of these auctions going on simultaneously. It can also be made into a bonsai for the indoors in non-tropical areas.