{"data":{"name":"Tamarind flower","slug":"tamarind-flower","scientific_name":"Tamarindus indica","alternate_names":["Sampalok bulaklak"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Tamarind flower (a type of edible flower used in Filipino dishes). It\u2019s a plant-based \u201cvegetable\u201d side that\u2019s usually cooked or mixed into meals.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang (with tamarind flower or tamarind-based greens)","Ginataang gulay (with edible flowers)","Pinakbet-style mixed vegetables","Adobong gulay (with mixed greens\/flowers)","Vegetable soup\/stew (with tamarind flower)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":78},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":86,"protein_g":2.5,"fat_g":1.8,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":15,"fiber_g":5.5,"sugars_g":1.3,"sodium_mg":6,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":205,"calcium_mg":64,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.7,"phosphorus_mg":47,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":17,"total_ash_g":0.7,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.12,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.2,"vitamin_c_mg":12,"water_g":80},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Tamarind flower is a good source of dietary fiber (about 5.5g per 100g). Fiber helps support regular digestion and can help you feel fuller, which is useful when you\u2019re aiming for balanced meals (3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks). It also has carbohydrates (15g) but relatively low sugar (1.3g) and very low sodium (6mg), making it a lighter option for adding volume and nutrients to your plate. It has a small amount of fat (1.8g) and no cholesterol (0mg).","healthier_tips":["Pair it with a balanced plate: add rice or root crops in proper portions, plus lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a little healthy fat (like nuts or a small amount of cooking oil).","Since it has fiber, start with a small to moderate serving if you\u2019re not used to eating lots of fiber-rich foods.","Go easy on salty seasonings (sauce, bagoong, patis) so the dish stays light on sodium.","For snacks: if you\u2019re using tamarind flower in a snack dish, keep it as a small side rather than the main calorie source."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/tamarind-flower?agent=true"}}}