ISHS Acta Horticulturae 531: II ISHS Conference on Fruit Production in the Tropics and Subtropics
SALAK (SALACCA ZALACCA (GAERTN.) VOSS: A MINOR FRUIT WITH INCREASING COMMERCIAL IMPORTANCE |
| Author: | J. Sauerborn |
| Keywords: | fruit use |
| Abstract:
Salak (snake fruit) is a dioecious lepidocaryoid palm belonging to the Arecaceae family and is indigenous throughout the Indo-Malaysian region. It is an almost stemless, non-climbing, spiny, tillering plant cultivated for its fruits. The fruits are consumed fresh, candied or canned when fully ripe. In this stage the flesh is firm and sweet. Unripe fruits are usually sour and astringent and used for pickles. The palm thrives principally in shade and moist soil under humid conditions and is, therefore, a suitable intercrop, especially for small-scale farmers. | |
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