The fruits grow in clusters at the base of the palm, and are also known as snake fruit or snakeskin fruit due to the reddish-brown scaly skin, which is removed before eating. The fruit, resembling a ripe fig in size and shape, has a crunchy and moist consistency.

Jul 7, 2023 · Snake fruit, also known as salak, is a tropical fruit that is native to Indonesia, but is also grown in other countries in Southeast Asia. It gets its name from the scaly, brown skin that covers the fruit, which resembles a snake's skin.

Sep 24, 2024 · Snake fruit, scientifically classified as Salacca zalacca, is a species of fruit traditionally farmed in Indonesia and other Southeast countries in Asia. There are two popular snake fruit...

Nov 1, 2022 · Snake fruit, also known as salak, is a type of palm tree native to Indonesia. It has scaly brown skin and white flesh with a distinct sweet and sour taste. The fruit grows in clusters on the trunk of the tree, similar to coconuts. Why Does It Call Snake Fruit? The fruit gets its name from its scaly brown skin, which resembles the scales of a snake.

The Salak (S. zalacca) or snake fruit is the species most widely grown for its fruit; the firm white pulp has a slight acidic taste. The skin of the snakefruit has a unique texture not unlike that of a snake's skin, rough to the touch in one direction but smooth in the other.

Jul 3, 2012 · Snake fruit, along with durian and a host of other fruit, is a natural growing gem of southeast Asia. The outside of the fruit is scaly like a snake and prickly like a cactus, but the inside is sweeter than honey, sour like a pineapple and incredibly juicy.

Feb 20, 2025 · Known as “snake fruit” for its scaly skin, salak’s cultural significance and export growth have made it a Southeast Asian staple. Salak is a short-stemmed palm, rarely exceeding 6 meters (20 feet) in height, with a clumping growth habit formed by branching at the base.

Jan 8, 2024 · Snake fruit, also known as Salak in Indonesia, is a tropical fruit native to South and Southeast Asia. It has leathery skin with a unique pattern of scales that give it the appearance of being touched by a snake.

May 9, 2024 · Also known as memory fruit or 'snake' fruit due to its skin that reminds one of skin scales. It grows abundantly in the rainforests of southeast Asia. It grows to the size of an apple and the crunchy fruit's taste is a blend of acidic, sweet and tangy flavours.

Oct 26, 2016 · Salak or Snake Fruit contains lots of Beta-Carotene which is a powerful antioxidant and works well to prevent cardiovascular disease, strokes, and even cancer. Additionally it contains 5 times more Beta-Carotene than that found in watermelon, mangos, and 3 times more than found in guava .