Snake Fruit Benefits
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Snake Fruit-The Most Bizarre “Apple” with Many Useful Properties

It is Interesting to Know What is Behind the Name “Snake Fruit” and What it is Good For

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This interesting and tasty fruit has different names in different countries. In Thailand this fruit is “sala” or “rakum” but in Malaysia and Indonesia it is “slag”. In English-speaking countries, slag is known as “snake fruit”.

The name of the fruit is not created because snakes love eats them the way you would think. This fruit does not attract the cold-blooded reptiles.
But in fact, the fruit was named after the appearance of its peel, which is similar in color and texture to the snake’s peeling skin.

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The habitat of snake fruit is primarily in the countries of Southeast Asia. The snake fruit ripens in Malaysia and Thailand in summer and Indonesia throughout the year. It is believed that the most delicious “snake fruit” grows near Bali.

The Taste of “Snake Fruit”

The taste of snake fruit is difficult to describe and there are very different opinions compared to apples, strawberries, and citrus. It contains both sweet and sour tastes, so the best is, as always, to try them an create your own opinion.

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The fruit itself is small, comparable in size to kiwi fruit. The skin is thin, with two or four slices underneath. Their density varies and is also difficult to characterize. It can be crunchy and crunchy and juicy like an apple. [1] For me, it also tastes like an apple.

Beneficial Properties of Snake Fruit

Residents of Southeast Asian countries are very fond of the “snake fruit”. Its useful properties are endless. Snake fruit has a significant amount of tannic acid which perfectly contributes to the removal of harmful substances from the body.

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Besides, snake fruit has good shrinkage properties, which means it is good at solving diarrhea problems. For the same reason, snake fruit is good as an anticoagulant. It was also believed that the tannin content of the fruit has homeostatic properties, removes harmful substances from the body and is good for combating diarrhea and hemorrhoids.

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The systematic use of snakeskin has a positive effect on the intestines. Similarly, this exotic fruit is useful for gastritis and ulcers. Snake fruit can be useful for solving eye problems (overwork, inflammatory problems). Fruits can improve eyesight and fight a disease such as night blindness. Snake Fruit is a storehouse of nutrients and vitamins, considering that it is also very delicious. The fruit pulp contains vitamin C, pectin, calcium, beta-carotene, potassium, phosphorus, and iron.

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Because of the content of these materials, slag is considered to be very useful for vision, has properties for improving memory, and is also a good source of fiber. It is also used in foods to increase immunity and general well-being.
Because of the content of these materials, slag is considered to be very useful for vision, has properties for improving memory, and is also a good source of fiber. It is also used in foods to increase immunity and general well-being. It can be pretty useful when you are doing an intermittent fasting. If you want to know more about Intermittent Fasting: Click here!

Calorie Content of the Snake Skin Fruit

The calorie content also depends on the ripeness of the fruit – 50-80 calories per 100 grams. Snake fruit contains a lot of useful substances: tannin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, tannin, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene.
Thanks to tannin, snake fruits help eliminate toxins from the body, positively influence the intestinal microflora, relieve irritation and inflammation in this area, and normalize metabolism.

Side Effects of Snake Skin Fruit
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Snake fruit can cope with diarrhea and constipation. It has antioxidant properties, stops bleeding, has a positive effect on the brain. Thanks to calcium, bones, hair, nails are strengthened, and ascorbic acid protects the body against viruses and infections.

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Snake fruit is best when it is fresh. This is when the body can use the highest amount of nutrients from the fruit.
Removing snakeskin is extremely easy. It should be roughly peeled like a boiled egg. Or the whole fruit is peeled with a knife. The bony seed is in the middle, which should not be eaten. 2-3 fruits at a time are usually enough to make a person well, so you should not buy many fruits at once.

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Also, fresh snake fruit is a favorite ingredient for salads and compotes, which are good thirst quenchers. Some people make delicious jams and preserves. Snake fruit is actively used for cooking. Immature fruits are pickled and then eaten with fish and meat products.

Possible Adverse Effects of Snake Fruit

This fruit is completely harmless, but as with all exotic fruits, you need to get to know them slowly.
After all, there is always a small chance that a foreign fruit will cause an allergic reaction in someone. You have to be careful!

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But it is worth noting some new rules when consuming a new exotic thing, to avoid unpleasant consequences.

  1. First, try a little snake fruit to see if it tastes good at all. Start with smaller fruit. After all, it is not known how the body reacts to snake fruit.
  2. Remember that all new foods are allergic or non-allergenic. can cause intolerance, so you should get to know things first.
  3. Only eat fresh, ripe fruit. Immature fruit is not good for the stomach. Dirt and microbes get into the cracks of the fruit, which can cause poisoning.
  4. Be sure to wash the snake fruit before eating. [2]

How to Choose the Ripe Snake Fruit

Of course, no one wants to eat the unripe fruit. Generally, unripe snake fruit has a bitter or sour, rather puffy effect due to the tannins it contains. It is easy to choose the right ones. All you have to do is smell the fruit. The ripe fruit will have a more intense scent and a darker color. It is important to know that “snake fruit” must be solid. If soft, it means overripe, spoiled, improperly stored or transported. The fruit will taste sweeter than it should. The little fruits will be sour.
It is also worth checking the color underneath the skin, the pink color of the skin indicates that the fruit will be sour.

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How Much is the Snake Fruit

The price of snake fruit in Thailand during the season which is from May to August ranges from 40 kg to 60 baht / 1 kg.

The Storage of Snake Skin Fruit

Unfortunately, snake fruit can not be stored for a long time and may deteriorate within a few days even in the refrigerator.

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Source:

[1] Kígyó Gyümölcs Salak, Leírás, Egészséges Tulajdonságok, Íz
[2] Salak, kígyó gyümölcs (La kham)