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Salak

Salak is a tropical fruit with a scaly, hard brown skin. Because of its appearance, it is often called snake fruit. The taste is sweet and sour, juicy and crisp like an apple. Did you know there are more than 30 different types of salak? At Discovered, we have the salak Pondoh.

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Origin
Salak originally comes from palm trees in the swamps of Malaysia and Indonesia. Our salak comes from Indonesia.
Taste
The taste of salak is a refreshing combination of sweet and sour reminiscent of pineapple, with a crisp texture similar to that of an apple.
Use and preparation
The best way to peel a salak is by squeezing the tip and pulling the skin off from top to bottom. In the center of each segment, there is a black seed. The flesh is delicious in smoothies, desserts, or even in salads and sauces. So, salak is a healthy and versatile snack that you can use in many different ways in your kitchen!
Storage advice
Store ripe salak best in the refrigerator, where they will stay good for 2–3 days. This way, you can fully enjoy the fresh taste and texture. Outside the fridge, they have a shorter shelf life.
Exotic tips!
You can add salak to tropical fruit salads or use it as a topping on yogurt. It’s also a perfect addition to Asian dishes.
How healthy is salak?
Salak is full of fiber, vitamin C, and minerals such as iron and potassium. It supports healthy digestion, helps strengthen the immune system, and is good for your skin and eyes thanks to antioxidants and beta-carotene.
Origin
Salak originally comes from palm trees in the swamps of Malaysia and Indonesia. Our salak comes from Indonesia.
Taste
The taste of salak is a refreshing combination of sweet and sour reminiscent of pineapple, with a crisp texture similar to that of an apple.
Use and preparation
The best way to peel a salak is by squeezing the tip and pulling the skin off from top to bottom. In the center of each segment, there is a black seed. The flesh is delicious in smoothies, desserts, or even in salads and sauces. So, salak is a healthy and versatile snack that you can use in many different ways in your kitchen!
Storage advice
Store ripe salak best in the refrigerator, where they will stay good for 2–3 days. This way, you can fully enjoy the fresh taste and texture. Outside the fridge, they have a shorter shelf life.
Exotic tips!
You can add salak to tropical fruit salads or use it as a topping on yogurt. It’s also a perfect addition to Asian dishes.
How healthy is salak?
Salak is full of fiber, vitamin C, and minerals such as iron and potassium. It supports healthy digestion, helps strengthen the immune system, and is good for your skin and eyes thanks to antioxidants and beta-carotene.
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Nutritional value

Energy (kcal)368 kcal
Energy (kJ)343 kJ
Fat0,4 g
of which saturated0,1 g
Carbohydrates22,3 g
of which sugars18 g
Fibre2,6 g
Protein0,6 g
Salt0 mg
Vitamin C8,4 mg

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