Fruit

Swaru

B tier

Swaru is a regional Indonesian salak type/name less globally famous than Pondoh—local crisp snake fruit with sweet-tart balance shaped by East Javanese or other local orchard traditions depending on source. Maintains diversity beyond three big commercial names. Texture still dry-crisp segmented. Seek in local Indonesian markets; ask vendors for ripeness cues. Treat culinary use as fresh only primarily. Diversity plantings protect salak culture from monoculture risk. Expect variable astringency if mixed lots.