Tamarind
View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.
Composition
Tamarind is made up of 31.4% water, 0.6% fat, 38.8% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
| Water | 31.4% |
| Fat | 0.6% |
| Sugars | 38.8% |
| Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
68.6%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
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Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
39.2%
Similar to 39.2 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Tamarind is 38.8% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
38.8%
Nutrition
Tamarind has 239 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 38.8 g of sugars, 0.6 g of fat, 62.5 g of carbohydrates, and 2.8 g of protein.
| Energy | 239 kcal |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.5 g |
| Sugars | 38.8 g |
| Fiber | 5.1 g |
| Protein | 2.8 g |