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Nypa fruticans

fruit

Translucent, jelly-like seeds of a mangrove palm, served in syrup in ais kacang.

Origin

Mangroves of Southeast Asia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is bought in jars, already cooked in syrup; it is drained and eaten cold, as is or in a dessert.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

The nipa grows with its feet in salt water, and its fronds covered the roofs of houses.