2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
Salak ranks in the top 20 of fruits that are relatively unknown to most people in the world, but on the other hand are very useful and delicious. This is an exotic fruit that is definitely worth trying.
Salak / Salacca zalacca /, also known as snake fruit is a species of palm tree native to Malaysia and Indonesia. This palm tree belongs to the Arecaceae family and is close to date palms.
Salak is also called snake fruit because it has reddish-brown rough and scaly skin, which strongly resembles snake skin. Apart from Malaysia and Indonesia, the fruit is very famous in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.
There are at least 30 varieties of herring that are grown in Indonesia. The fruits of herring grow in clusters and resemble a large head of garlic with a brown skin, which peels easily and reveals three cloves - 2 small and one large with an extremely hard stone. Each fruit weighs about 90 g. Young fruits should not be touched by hand because they have sharp thorns that are easily injured.
Like many other fruits, salak is easily injured and does not have a high durability. The harvested fruits cannot be stored for a long time in fresh condition, which determines its absence in many markets around the world, just as in Bulgaria.
Selection and storage of herring
This exotic fruit cannot be found in our country yet. If you still come across it, choose fruits that have a rich and even color. Too soft fruits with an unpleasant putrid odor should not be bought because they are spoiled.
Salak composition
The fruit salak contains vitamin C, protein, carbohydrates, beta-carotene, thiamine, calcium, phosphorus, iron and dietary fiber. It contains saponins and phenolic compounds.
Salak in cooking
The inside of salak has a soft yellow color and sweet-sour taste of pineapple, but with the difference that it is more crunchy. It resembles an apple in consistency. Its meat contains three bones, which are avoided. The reddish-brown scaly crust of herring is very easy to remove. The fruit has a very refreshing taste.
The fruits are eaten fresh or used to make cakes. Salak can also be used unpeeled to decorate a cake, which will give an exotic and interesting look.
In Indonesia, the fruit is found in cans, in the form of juice and candied. Unripe fruits are marinated and included in some local salads. In Bali, there are a number of family wineries that produce wine from salak. About 9 kg of herring produces a bottle of wine, which is sold on the market for about 10 dollars.
Benefits of herring
Salak is considered one of the richest in potassium and pectin fruit, which makes it extremely useful for the brain. That is why many people call herring the fruit of memory. In addition, salami is very useful for eye health.
Beta-carotene contained in salak, is a valuable antioxidant that has a beneficial effect on the eyes. It is believed to contain more beta-carotene than carrots. The ingredients in the fruit make it useful for diarrhea, constipation and indigestion. The fruit has powerful antioxidant properties.
Salak It can also be consumed in compliance with a dietary regime, because it is rich in phytonutrients and fiber that help lose weight. In addition, the salad is an excellent helper in maintaining healthy nails and skin.
Harm from salak
People who suffer from ulcers and inflammation of the intestines should not overdo the consumption of salakbecause the high content of tannins in the fruit can cause unwanted complications.
