Description
Dried kecapi (sotul, sentul, santol; Sandoricum koetjape) fruit from our Botanical Garden. The fruit has a sweet-sour taste and is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia.
About Ecovillage Silimalombu
Ecovillage Silimalombu is a multi-generational farm of the Gultom family on Samosir Island, Lake Toba. Between mango trees up to 500 years old, a lush permaculture food forest has grown. Our products are made from plants grown there, without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, and they are processed and packaged on site. More information: www.laketoba.net · Tokopedia: www.tokopedia.com/silimalombu
Product information
- Made from kecapi trees grown in the Ecovillage Silimalombu Botanical Garden.
- Net weight 285 g in a plastic bag with a practical, hygienic clip.
Suggestions for use
- Eat it directly as a snack.
- Add it to oatmeal, yogurt or salad.
- Use it as a topping or ingredient in cakes, puddings or ice cream.
- Soak the dried fruit in warm water or tea for a refreshing drink.
Good to know: nutrition, traditional use and research
The statements below describe nutrition facts, traditional use and published research. They are not health claims for this product.
- Santol (kecapi, sentul; sotul in Batak) is a tropical fruit that is eaten fresh or used to make juice, jam and jelly. The wood of the tree is used in construction and furniture making, and the roots are traditionally used in folk practice.
- Santol is a source of vitamin C and vitamin A and contains potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and fiber. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin; vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision; potassium contributes to normal muscle function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure; calcium, phosphorus and magnesium contribute to the maintenance of normal bones; and fiber contributes to normal bowel function.
- Santol contains antioxidants such as quercetin, kaempferol and anthocyanins, which show antioxidant activity in laboratory tests. Laboratory studies have also examined triterpenoids from santol for anti-inflammatory properties. These are early findings, and no health effect in people can be concluded from them.
Learn more about the plant in our Botanical Garden.
Important
- This product is a food or natural product. It is not a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, take medication or have a health condition, please ask a doctor before use. Do not replace medical treatment with natural products.
- The information on this page is for general information only and is not medical advice.
