What properties does the herring fruit hide in itself!
Exotic destinations to give travellers the chance to try the unusual fruit. Such fruits include herring. Most of our compatriots first met it in Thailand, once and for all deciding for themselves whether to try it again. However, the taste of the fruit differs markedly in different countries, so it is not necessary to make final conclusions after the first tasting.
What kind of fruit is this
Salak or Salakka also has the name "snake fruit". That's what the English called him. This fruit owes its original name to a volcano in Indonesia. This place is considered the birthplace of the herring palm, which has spread in many countries with a suitable climate for it due to its edible fruits.
The unique taste of herring is unlike anything familiar to the inhabitants of the northern regions. To some, it resembles a mixture of familiar fruits or berries, and to others it seems unpleasant and similar to medicines. It is almost impossible to try herring without going to the southern countries, as the collected fruits quickly deteriorate.
What does the fruit look like
Externally, the fruit looks like an elongated egg pointed at the top, measuring 5-10 centimeters and weighing no more than 100 grams. Because of the unusual rind that covers the flesh, herring is often called snake fruit, as the scales are similar to the skin of reptiles. The fruits of some varieties are smooth, but most have small spikes on the skin.
Under the brown or reddish skin hides the fruit itself. It consists of two or three segments of light yellowish or pink color. The slices are separated from each other before eating. The bones, which are found in almost every segment, are not edible.
Unripe herring is sour and has astringent properties. The taste of a mature fruit can be different, it depends on the variety of palm trees and the area where it grows.
Where it grows
The herring palm is a thermophilic plant and does not tolerate cold weather. Therefore, it can only be found in tropical climates. It is cultivated in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, New Guinea, the Philippines, Australia and the Fiji Islands. In some countries, the plant bears fruit all year round, but in Thailand and Malaysia, you can try fresh fruit only in the summer months.
It is considered that the birthplace of the most delicious herring is Java and Bali.
Herring palms are grown on huge plantations, the largest of which are located in Indonesia. There, this fruit brings a considerable income and plays a significant role in the economy of the state. Therefore, nurseries are developed throughout the country, where not only trees are grown from selected seeds, but also new varieties are bred.
In ordinary life, these plants are used as hedges, fences and roofs of houses are made of leaves. Bark is used as a building material, and original mats are woven from cuttings.
What is useful for the fruit salak
For the local population, where this plant grows, herring is an important part of the diet. The useful substances contained in it help to avoid many diseases:
Tannin. Promotes the removal of harmful substances from the body, increases immunity.
Calcium. It serves to strengthen the bones and helps to keep the teeth healthy, and the hair and nails beautiful.
Phosphorus. It is necessary for the formation of bone tissue, and also supports energy balance, which prevents the development of diabetes, obesity and gout.
Potassium. Herring is often called the fruit of memory. Due to the high content of potassium, which is also important for the health of the cardiovascular system and the regulation of water balance in the body, eating herring fruits helps to improve memory and increases concentration.
Iron. Helps to avoid iron deficiency anemia, maintaining hemoglobin at the proper level.
Vitamins C, B1, B2. Prevent vitamin deficiency, strengthen the immune system, improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Herring is widely used in diets for weight loss. Low calorie content and high fiber content lead to rapid satiety, without weight gain.
Herring is also recommended for neuroses caused by increased excitability of the nervous system. The soothing properties of the fruit help to lead a normal lifestyle and improve the psychological state of a person.
Application in cosmetology
For cosmetic purposes, snake fruit is used to improve the condition of the skin, accelerate the renewal of the cells of the epidermis.
The extract from the fruit is used in the composition of creams, cream. Beta-carotene, contained in fruits in large quantities, nourishes the skin, gives it a fresh and healthy appearance.
Herring extract in scrubs enhances the regeneration of the epidermis and helps to make the skin more toned.
What kind of fruit is this
Salak or Salakka also has the name "snake fruit". That's what the English called him. This fruit owes its original name to a volcano in Indonesia. This place is considered the birthplace of the herring palm, which has spread in many countries with a suitable climate for it due to its edible fruits.
The unique taste of herring is unlike anything familiar to the inhabitants of the northern regions. To some, it resembles a mixture of familiar fruits or berries, and to others it seems unpleasant and similar to medicines. It is almost impossible to try herring without going to the southern countries, as the collected fruits quickly deteriorate.
What does the fruit look like
Externally, the fruit looks like an elongated egg pointed at the top, measuring 5-10 centimeters and weighing no more than 100 grams. Because of the unusual rind that covers the flesh, herring is often called snake fruit, as the scales are similar to the skin of reptiles. The fruits of some varieties are smooth, but most have small spikes on the skin.
Under the brown or reddish skin hides the fruit itself. It consists of two or three segments of light yellowish or pink color. The slices are separated from each other before eating. The bones, which are found in almost every segment, are not edible.
Unripe herring is sour and has astringent properties. The taste of a mature fruit can be different, it depends on the variety of palm trees and the area where it grows.
Where it grows
The herring palm is a thermophilic plant and does not tolerate cold weather. Therefore, it can only be found in tropical climates. It is cultivated in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, New Guinea, the Philippines, Australia and the Fiji Islands. In some countries, the plant bears fruit all year round, but in Thailand and Malaysia, you can try fresh fruit only in the summer months.
It is considered that the birthplace of the most delicious herring is Java and Bali.
Herring palms are grown on huge plantations, the largest of which are located in Indonesia. There, this fruit brings a considerable income and plays a significant role in the economy of the state. Therefore, nurseries are developed throughout the country, where not only trees are grown from selected seeds, but also new varieties are bred.
In ordinary life, these plants are used as hedges, fences and roofs of houses are made of leaves. Bark is used as a building material, and original mats are woven from cuttings.
What is useful for the fruit salak
For the local population, where this plant grows, herring is an important part of the diet. The useful substances contained in it help to avoid many diseases:
Tannin. Promotes the removal of harmful substances from the body, increases immunity.
Calcium. It serves to strengthen the bones and helps to keep the teeth healthy, and the hair and nails beautiful.
Phosphorus. It is necessary for the formation of bone tissue, and also supports energy balance, which prevents the development of diabetes, obesity and gout.
Potassium. Herring is often called the fruit of memory. Due to the high content of potassium, which is also important for the health of the cardiovascular system and the regulation of water balance in the body, eating herring fruits helps to improve memory and increases concentration.
Iron. Helps to avoid iron deficiency anemia, maintaining hemoglobin at the proper level.
Vitamins C, B1, B2. Prevent vitamin deficiency, strengthen the immune system, improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Herring is widely used in diets for weight loss. Low calorie content and high fiber content lead to rapid satiety, without weight gain.
Herring is also recommended for neuroses caused by increased excitability of the nervous system. The soothing properties of the fruit help to lead a normal lifestyle and improve the psychological state of a person.
Application in cosmetology
For cosmetic purposes, snake fruit is used to improve the condition of the skin, accelerate the renewal of the cells of the epidermis.
The extract from the fruit is used in the composition of creams, cream. Beta-carotene, contained in fruits in large quantities, nourishes the skin, gives it a fresh and healthy appearance.
Herring extract in scrubs enhances the regeneration of the epidermis and helps to make the skin more toned.