What are soapnuts?
The soapnut tree belongs to the main plant order Sapindaceae and family Sapindeae. Sapindus in Latin means “soap of the Indies” and saponaria refers to the saponin found in the fruit. The soapnut tree is one of the most important trees of tropical and sub-tropical regions of Asia. The tree has life span of nearly 70 years; it can reach a height of 80 feet. The fruit which is called soapnut is 1.5-2in in diameter contains one to three seeds.
