Snake Fruit - Salak

Salak, also known as Snake Fruit, is a tropical fruit that originates from Indonesia. It typically has a seasonality of late fall to early winter. 

We also occasionally source this fruit from Thailand. The shape flavour and colour is slightly different.

The fruit will come ripe. To store the fruit, it should be kept in a fridge and consumed within a week.

The Salak is a unique fruit known for its distinctive scaly skin and sweet, slightly sour flavour. It is versatile and can be consumed fresh as a snack or used in cooking to add depth of flavour to dishes like curries, sauces, and marinades. Additionally, it can also be used to make refreshing beverages like juices, smoothies, and cocktails.

Health benefits of Salak include its high Vitamin C content which helps to boost the immune system and its high potassium content which helps to regulate blood pressure. It also contains antioxidants that help to protect the body from free radicals.