Snakeskin Fruit

Did You Know

• Snakeskin fruit is also know as, Salacca and Salak

• Snakeskin fruit grow in clusters at the base of the Rakum palm, a spine-covered palm that grows in small clumps averaging 3 to 4 meters high.

• Snakeskin fruit is considered to have originated from South Sumatra and southwest Java. It was introduced and is now widely cultivated in Thailand, throughout Malaysia and Indonesia as far as the Moluccas (Maluku).

• Closely-planted row of salak palms forms an impregnable hedge and the very spiny leaves are also used to construct fences.

• The inside of the Snakeskin fruit consists of three lobes with the two larger ones, or even all three, containing a large inedible seed. The lobes of the Snakeskin fruit resembles, and have the consistency of, large peeled garlic cloves.

Health Benefits

• Snakeskin fruit has high levels of potassium, thiamine, iron, calcium and vitamin C.

• Snakeskin fruit is one of the nutrients dense fruit which consists of calcium, tannin, saponin, flavonoid and beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is great for eyes.

• Snakeskin fruit is called as a ‘memory fruit’. High amount of potassium and pectin present in salak helps to improves body’s cognitive functions and enhances memory.

• Due to high fiber and antioxidant content, Snakeskin fruit is a sought-after for weight management diets. Since Snakeskin fruit consists of calcium and carbohydrates it provides necessary energy and stamina to the body while on diet.

*Disclaimer: Please seek professional medical advice for a diet that fits your needs.