Tamarind is a reddish brown pulp that surrounds the seeds inside the seed pods of the Tamarindus tree. The pulp is often formed into cakes or blocks which are typically soaked in water to form a tart infusion which is added to dishes. It is used in the preparation of Worcestershire sauce. It is used in all types of meat and vegetable dishes in China, Southeast Asia and India. While beverages are flavoured with the spice in the Caribbean and Latin America.