Why is it called snake fruit?
Why is it called snake fruit? Salacca, or snake fruit, belongs to the Palmae family or is an Arecaceae plant that is native to the Indonesian/Malaysian region. These trees are grown for their clustered fruit found at the tree base. The fruit has a scaly, red exterior and therefore received its name: snake fruit.
Salacca, or snake fruit, belongs to the Palmae family or is an Arecaceae plant that is native to the Indonesian/Malaysian region. These trees are grown for their clustered fruit found at the tree base. The fruit has a scaly, red exterior and therefore received its name: snake fruit.
Can snake fruit be eaten raw?
A properly ripened snakefruit is dry and crunchy, with a taste similar to a bitter pineapple or jackfruit. The pulp is commonly eaten raw, but is also used to make wine, juices, and candies.
Can you eat snake plant fruit?
Never eat or drink any parts of the snake plant.
What does snake fruit look like?
Underneath the snake-like skin lies three white or light yellow lobes of juicy pulp that look similar to large peeled cloves of garlic, with hard, flat, dark brown, inedible seeds inside.
