The fruit is known as Tnaot in Khmer,measures 4 to 7 inches in diameter, has a black husk, and is borne in clusters. The top portion of the fruit must be cut off to reveal the three sweet jelly seed sockets. When the fruit is ripe (old), the skin become black. The flesh inside become very yellow and the nut become very hard. At this stage, the flesh is used as ingredient for Khmer cake, Akor Thnot. This cake is made of rice paddy flour, sugar palm flesh, yeast, and coconut milk.