Sugar palm

Arenga engleri, A. pinnata

fruit

Gelatinous, translucent seeds of the young fruits, boiled then served in syrup in Ramadan desserts.

Origin

Indonesia and Malaysia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Only prepared: the pulp of the fresh fruit strongly irritates the skin and mouth.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

The same palm gives the brown sugar gula aren, from the sap of its flowers.