Eleiodoxa conferta

Eleiodoxa conferta
The asam maram fruit (Eleiodoxa conferta), also popularly known as the kelubi fruit, is an exotic, small, snake-fruit-like (salak) species with scaly skin that grows wild in the peat swamp forest regions of Sumatra and Borneo.

Because its flesh possesses an extremely intense sourness and tends to be astringent when consumed fresh, this fruit holds incredible potential to be processed into candied fruits (manisan).

Through a process of soaking in brine and boiling in a concentrated sugar solution, its deep tartness can be subdued and balanced into a refreshing, sweet-and-sour snack with a chewy texture.

This processing innovation not only boosts the economic value of a wild fruit that was initially less sought after, but also significantly extends its shelf life, making it highly potential for development as a unique, high-value local souvenir product.