Panasa, Panasan, Pane
Amomum acre
Family: Zingiberaceae
What it is like
The fruit are oval shaped and 3 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are pale yellow-white. The fruit can be angular with short spines.
There are about 150 Amomum species. They are mostly tropical.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in mountain regions.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit and inner part of the leaf stalks are cut into small pieces and pickled in vinegar. They are added to food as a spice. They are pungent.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaf stalks, spice