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Tamarinds

Upon arrival to the Caribbean, the

English successfully grew a number
of plants, one of which includes
Tamarind.

The pod-like fruit contains an

edible pulp that is enjoyed in
cuisines around the world.

In Jamaica the tamarind season is

in March and at that time
Tamarind is utilised to make many

foods. The well sought after
Tamarind balls, tamarind juice and
sauces are the main ways in which

the Jamaican culture unties it.

(British contribution)

Buns

Buns appear in many shapes and

sizes; often they have a round top
and a flat bottom. Buns are
served as bread or dinner rolls and

are sometimes sweet.

However, the Jamaican culture
has accounted for a little spice

and variation to the traditional
British buns. Therefore there are
larger buns made along with

varied Jamaican spices such as:
nutmeg, vanilla, rosewater; among
others.

Buns are major contributor to the
Easter celebrations where they are

14 eaten with cheese.

(British contribution)