This sweet and sour fruit is used to flavor many Mexican foods from soups to candy. It grows in abundance and has a unique earthy and tangy taste. Tamarind is available in pod form (shown in picture) as well as canned pulp. Read more about this delicious fruit and learn how to use it in your favorite recipes.

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