Salak (Salacca zalacca) is a species of palm tree (family Arecaceae) native to Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. It is cultivated in other regions of Indonesia as a food crop, and reportedly naturalized in Bali, Lombok, Timor, Maluku, and Sulawesi. [1][2]

Apr 20, 2023 · The snake fruit, also known as salak, is a tropical fruit native to Indonesia and commonly found throughout Bali. These local fruits are uniquely shaped, with a scaly brown exterior resembling a snake’s skin, hence its name.

Jul 7, 2023 · Salak sprouts in clusters off of the base of the palm tree that belongs to the Arecaceae family. It is native to Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, but is also cultivated in other regions of Indonesia as a food crop. The fruit naturalizes in the island of Bali, Lombok, Timor, Maluku, and Sulawesi.

Nov 9, 2012 · Around 30 types of snakefruits grow throughout their native Indonesia, but the islands of Bali and Java vie for the best salak around.

Oct 26, 2016 · Salak scientifically called Salacca zalacca is a fruit native to south Sumatra and southwest Java as well as other parts of the world and belongs to the Arecaceae family. It is cultivated in other regions as a food crop, and reportedly naturalized in Bali, Lombok, Timor, Malaysia, Maluku and Sulawesi.

Feb 20, 2025 · Known as “snake fruit” for its scaly skin, salak’s cultural significance and export growth have made it a Southeast Asian staple. Salak is a short-stemmed palm, rarely exceeding 6 meters (20 feet) in height, with a clumping growth habit formed by branching at the base.

Oct 2, 2014 · Specifically look for “Salak Gula Pasir” when in Bali. As Malaysians, we are very familiar with this fruit which is also known locally as “Salak” because there are plenty in Malaysia (you can also find them in Thailand, Singapore and other south east Asian countries).

Sep 26, 2017 · Salak (Salacca zalacca) is a species of palm tree (family Arecaceae) native Java and Sumatera in Indonesia. It is a very short-stemmed palm, with leaves up to 6 meters (20ft long); each leaf has a 2-meter long petiole with spines up …

Jan 2, 2022 · Salak or salacca palm is a species of palm native to Java and Sumantra regions of Indonesia that bears strangely unique fruits also known as snake fruits. Let’s learn more about salak and its many culinary applications. What is Salak Fruit? Have you ever wondered what a salak fruit looks like?

Oct 3, 2016 · Salak also known as “salacca zalacca” or snake fruit, is native to Indonesia with over 30 varieties. Two varieties of salak are most prominent in the islands of Bali and Java. The salak pondoh or Javanese variety, is far more aromatic of the two.