Ivory White Flesh Fruit

Salak fruit with the Latin name Salacca zalacca is a type of thorny fruit that has ivory white flesh and dark brown seeds tend to be quite large. Usually, the seeds of this hard-textured fruit will be thrown away after the flesh has been eaten. But apparently, salak seeds can be processed and consumed again, because it has good benefits for health. Salak seeds contain polyphenol antioxidants that function effectively in fighting atherosclerosis and inflammation of blood vessels. So, salak seeds are also able to lower cholesterol levels and prevent hypertension. Salak seeds contain protein and other good nutrients that can help increase muscle mass. In addition, salak seeds can also help processes related to the nervous system and improve body fitness. Consuming salak seeds can overcome gout because of the compound content in salak seeds. Salak seeds can be processed into coffee by washing the old seeds thoroughly and then drying them. After drying, the seeds of the salak fruit are roasted (fried without using oil) until they are completely cooked, but do not burn them so that the coffee is not bitter. After cooling, the salak seeds are ground until smooth and ready to be enjoyed into a cup of salak seed coffee.