Java Almond, Kenari Nut

Canarium vulgare

Physical Characteristics

Canarium vulgare is a deciduous Tree growing to 45 m (147ft) by 30 m (98ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Indonesia to New Guinea.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Seed Edible Uses: Oil Seed - raw or cooked[ 63 , 301 ]. A rich, pleasant flavour, it is highly favoured as a snack[ 301 , 303 , 451 ]. Used as a substitute for the common almond, it is somewhat sweeter in flavour[ 63 ]. It can be ground into a powder and used to make bread[ 301 ]. The seeds are used in a wide variety of dishes by the local people[ 63 ]. The seed contains about 72% oil, 13% protein and 7% starch[ 63 ]. It has been found that adding a strained emulsion of the crushed, well-ripened kernels to cows milk makes it much more digestible if fed to babies[ 63 ]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[ 301 ]. It is preferred to coconut oil by local people[ 63 ].

Medicinal Uses

Balsamic The resin is used medicinally as a balsam[ 303 ].

Known Hazards

None known