Salak -The Snake Fruit

Salak, also known as the snake fruit (Salacca zalacca) is the queen of fruits in Bali, from Sibetan, in the Karangasem region.

Sibetan Salak is unique in taste, very different from other places in Indonesia like Java or Sumatra.

Their skin is red-brown, shiny with overlapping scales, rough and thin – easy to peel like a tangerine. It is about the size of a ripe fig and grows on a palm tree near the tree‘s base.

Attention! The petals have long spines as if the tree would not give up its preciousness.

The snake fruit tastes sweet and sour, similar to a pear, lychee or jackfruit with a sensation in the mouth that makes everything contract but in a pleasant way.The pulp, divided into two to four segments, has a crunchy apple-like texture and is deliciously juicy.

Salak in Indonesia is offered fresh, pickled, dried, cooked and even deep-fried. You can either snack on the ripe fruit from the skin or use it in a sweet dish of your choice. Salak fruits should always be eaten fresh. You can only store them for a few days in the refrigerator, they spoil very quickly.

The Snake Fruit Salak is rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, organic acids, iron and vitamin C.

The Sibetan Salak Tea is made from selected organic Zalacca Skin which istraditionally processed. The Zalacca Tea contains Fenol, Ferulic Acid, Proline, Cinnamic Acid, Arginine andPterostilbene. Another exciting feature of this fruit is its highly low-calorie content.A 100 gram serving of salak contains only 82 calories.

An upcoming trend: Salak tea, with the peel of the fruit or even coffee. The inedible kernels are simply ground – and the Salak Kopi or Teh is ready!

Salak seed Coffee contains a bunch of Antioxidants. Therefore, Salacca Coffeeis believed to help ward off several diseases like:

• Cancer
• Cysts
• Lung Disease
• Bone Disease
• Hepatitis
• Diabetes
• Skin Disease
• and it can prevent allergies

It can increase fertility, immunity, and prevent premature ageing.

Nestled in the foothills of Bali’s majestic Mount Agung, Karangasem is not just a land of ancient temples and breathtaking beaches. Here, amidst emerald rice paddies and volcanic slopes, thrives a unique treasure: the Karangasem salak. This jewel-toned snake fruit, with its sweet flesh and tantalizingly tart skin, is an explosion of flavor not found anywhere else. From family-run orchards to bustling village markets, the pursuit of the perfect Karangasem salak becomes a journey into the heart of Balinese culture, where every bite reveals a story of passion, tradition, and the irresistible allure of the island’s volcanic terroir. So, for the ultimate Bali experience, skip the souvenir shops and seek out the Karangasem salak – a taste of paradise you won’t soon forget.

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