Just like fruits, such arilli can be very fleshy and taste sweet.
The extraordinary taste reminds of the resin from conifers compensates for the low yield.
The red tissue, which encloses the poisonous seeds, tastes very sweet.
The kernel (nucellus) contains a lot of starch (and vitamins), so that a flour can be obtained from them after roasting, with which flat bread is baked or crackers called „emping“ are fried.
The fruits grow in compact bundles and have a leathery, pale brown skin. The flesh is mainly eaten raw, but can also be processed into compote and canned foods.