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Amchur

Mangifera indica (source fruit) Allergen-Free
Amchur

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Anacardiaceae
  • Primary Cuisine South Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round (processed)
  • Source Unripe Green Mangoes

¿Qué es Amchur?

A souring agent made from dried, unripe green mangoes, ground into a powder, widely used in Indian cuisine.

¿A qué sabe Amchur?

Amchur tiene un sabor tart, sour, fruity, tangy con aromas fruity, pungent, sour.

Taste
Tart, Sour, Fruity, Tangy
Texture
Fine Powder
Aroma
Fruity, Pungent, Sour
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 5g (1 tsp)
Calories330 kcal
Total Fat0.5 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2 g
Total Carbohydrate80 g
Dietary Fiber18 g
Total Sugars15 g
Calcium40 mg
Iron2 mg
Potassium200 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Add amchur towards the end of cooking to preserve its tangy flavor, as prolonged heat can diminish it.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Amchur

El mejor sustituto para Amchur es Lemon Juice, usado en una proporción de 1 tsp amchur : 1.5 tsp lemon juice. Good for tartness in liquid-based dishes, but lacks mango flavor.

Sustitutos para Amchur con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Lemon Juice Mejor 1 tsp amchur : 1.5 tsp lemon juice Good for tartness in liquid-based dishes, but lacks mango flavor.
Tamarind Paste 1 tsp amchur : 1/2 tsp tamarind paste Offers similar sourness with a distinct sweet-sour profile, darker color.
Sumac 1:1 Provides a fruity, tart flavor, but less intense than amchur.
Lime Juice 1 tsp amchur : 1.5 tsp lime juice Very similar to lemon juice, provides bright acidity.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Amchur

Look for a fine, pale brown powder; store in an airtight container away from light.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Amchur?

  • Lentils
  • Chickpeas
  • Vegetables
  • Curries
  • Marinades
  • Chutneys
  • Chaat.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Amchur?

Tart, Sour, Fruity, Tangy Fruity, Pungent, Sour

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Amchur?

El mejor sustituto es Lemon Juice (1 tsp amchur : 1.5 tsp lemon juice). Good for tartness in liquid-based dishes, but lacks mango flavor.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Amchur?

Look for a fine, pale brown powder; store in an airtight container away from light.

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