Refresco De Tamarindo... Tamarind Drink

1. Put the tamarind and water in a large bowl.

2. Let soak for an hour or so.

3. Then remove seeds with your hands.

4. Try to mash up the tamarind, for this will make it easier to remove the seeds and give the water a more pronounced flavor.

5. Pour water through a strainer.

6. Add sugar.

7. Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve and enjoy!

8. Serve chilled with lots of ice.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	1.3608 g
Protein	6.3503 g
Carbohydrates	343.3438 g
Energy	1348.0235 kCal
Water	782.1325 g
Calcium, Ca	263.1694 mg
Fiber, total dietary	11.5666 g
Carotene, beta	40.8234 g
Niacin	4.3953 mg
Vitamin A, RAE	4.5359 g
Riboflavin	0.3447 mg
Sodium, Na	83.783 mg
Total lipid (fat)	1.3608 g
Manganese, Mn	0.0929 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:0	0.381 g
Sucrose	200.3638 g
Choline, total	19.5045 mg
Sugars, total	288.3608 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:0	0.1361 g
Vitamin B-6	0.1497 mg
Selenium, Se	2.9484 g
Ash	6.9646 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:1 undifferentiated	0.4105 g
Pantothenic acid	0.3243 mg
Copper, Cu	0.263 mg
Thiamin	0.9707 mg
Methionine	0.0318 g
Iron, Fe	7.0977 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference	343.3438 g
Phosphorus, P	258.3 mg
Folate, total	31.7515 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:2 undifferentiated	0.1338 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 14:0	0.0159 g
Zinc, Zn	0.2874 mg
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.1338 g
Vitamin A, IU	68.0389 IU
Folate, DFE	31.7515 g
Tryptophan	0.0408 g
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	7.9379 mg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	6.3503 g
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.6169 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	0.4105 g
Folate, food	31.7515 g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.2268 mg
Magnesium, Mg	226.9127 mg
Lysine	0.3152 g
Potassium, K	1482.8617 mg

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Sugar	1 cup	805.98	201.596	0
Tamarind	0.5 lb	542.0435	141.7478	1.3608
Water	3 cups	0	0	0