Salak (Salacca zalacca) is a species of palm tree (family Arecaceae) native to Java and Sumatra in Indonesia.

It is cultivated in other regions of Indonesia as a food crop, and reportedly naturalized in Bali, Lombok, Timor, Maluku, and Sulawesi.

The edible pulp inside, often compared to large peeled garlic cloves in appearance, offers a unique flavor profile.

The diversity in salak cultivars leads to a range of flavors, from intensely sweet to tangy and slightly sour, making it a fruit with a complex palate.

Its popularity (compared with other cultivars) among local Indonesian consumers is mainly due to the intensity of its aroma and its sweet flavor even before reaching full maturity.