Tamarin is something I had on a quiz on my trivia site and wanted to learn more about them. It is surprising what a difference one letter can make,in this case between a monkey and a pod like fruit.
A Tamarin is a squirrel sized New World monkey. Tamarins range from southern Central America through central South America. They inhabit tropical rainforests and open forest. Tamarins are omnivores,eating fruits and plants as well as spiders,insects,small vertebrates and eggs. Births are normally twins. The father primarily cares for the young,bringing them to their mother to nurse. They are also known to be monogamous.
Tamarind fruit pulp is edible,the hard green pulp of a young fruit is sour and acidic,but is often used in savory dishes. The ripened fruit is sweeter and less acidic as it matures. It is used in desserts,blended into drinks,sorbets and ice cream. In Western cuisine it is found in Worcestershire sauce and HP sauce.
Tamarind tree with pods
Tamarin monkey
A Tamarin is a squirrel sized New World monkey. Tamarins range from southern Central America through central South America. They inhabit tropical rainforests and open forest. Tamarins are omnivores,eating fruits and plants as well as spiders,insects,small vertebrates and eggs. Births are normally twins. The father primarily cares for the young,bringing them to their mother to nurse. They are also known to be monogamous.
Tamarind fruit pulp is edible,the hard green pulp of a young fruit is sour and acidic,but is often used in savory dishes. The ripened fruit is sweeter and less acidic as it matures. It is used in desserts,blended into drinks,sorbets and ice cream. In Western cuisine it is found in Worcestershire sauce and HP sauce.
Tamarind tree with pods
Tamarin monkey
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