MSW durians have short, broad, pyramid-shaped spikes – unlike other durians that have skinnier, longer, rounder spikes. It’s trickier to get this one right – so you can look out also for the light green to ash brown colour of the durian too, to better your chances at picking the real MSW.
How do you tell a Musang King from a durian?
How fitting is that – the King of Fruit has a crown! As you can see in the picture, the durian on the left has a smooth crown. The spikes face downwards away from it and there’s even a little bit of a gap between the crown and where the spikes start. That’s the Musang King.
How do you identify a durian?
To identify it, the shell of the durian has sharp needle-like thorns, while the fruit is roundish and oval in shape. If you like your durian intense and bitter, the XO durian is right up your alley. It has a pale yellow flesh that’s slightly watery.
How can you tell the difference between Musang King grades?
In the Musang King Durian world, the grading has been about durian sellers getting the most $ from their durian. So this would mean the plantation or packing house would separate the fruit by shape. This durian grade has NOTHING to do with the taste, texture or quality of fruit.
How can you tell black gold from durian?
A Black Gold durian should have dark greyish green seams on the durian husks. This is a sign of a mature durian tree which is capable of producing a complex, bitter and delicious taste. Dubbed as the emperor of durians, you can expect a whole new mind blowing experience when trying out the Black Gold durian.
How can you tell the difference between a D24 and a Musang King?
Musang King durians have a dusky green tan, with colouration changing from the tip of its thorns, while the D24 has a very obvious green. Thorns on the Musang King are spaced and pyramidal, while the D24 is clustered.
Is Musang King the same as Mao Shan Wang?
Mao Shan Wang, King of Durians. The Mao Shan Wang (MSW), also known as the Musang King, is the most popular and well-loved durian in Singapore and in other parts of the world!
Is black Gold durian better than MSW?
Black Gold is a durian breed that’s a few grades higher than the popular Mao Shan Wang. Similar to MSW but It has a more distinctive silky texture and an intense buttery, bitter aftertaste.
How much is MSW per kg?
Many durian sellers sell cheap to attract uninformed buyers, at prices as low as $13/kg for MSW!
How can you tell the difference between a black thorn and a durian?
First of all, look out for the black thorn on the durian which will turn black once ripe. Apparently, the thorn won’t fall off easily too. The flesh will in bright hue of orange, taste ultra-creamy, dense and more bitter compared to Musang King. Perhaps, there will be a hint of alcohol taste too.
How many types of Musang King durian are there?
In 1993, the Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture began documenting durian cultivs throughout the country and deemed 13 varieties suitable for commercial cultivation, including Musang King durians.
How can you tell durian from D24?
Musang King’s seams are very visible, meeting on the bottom in a broad five pointed star. Often the spikes will even point away from the seam, creating an effect almost like the opening of the Red Sea. In contrast, the seams on a D24 are practically invisible.
Is Musang King the best durian?
Musang King aka Mao Shan Wang
Without a doubt, the reigning champ of the durian empire is the Musang King or Mao Shan Wang, making it the most well-known type of durian in Malaysia and beyond. The fruit’s claim to fame is its creamy flesh that melts into flavours of rich bitterness and sweetness in the mouth.
What is the best durian in the world?
Mao Shan Wang is one of the most popular types of durian and known as the ‘crème de la crème’ of durians. It is said to be the richest and best-tasting durian to ever be bred. It is often more expensive as it is a premium tier durian.
Is Black Gold durian bitter?
Black Gold / Empire King
Typically considered to be a higher grade durian and pricer than most, the Black Gold durian boasts a nuanced, bitter profile suited for seasoned durian lovers seeking a more intense flavour. Its aroma is musky and strong, while its darker-coloured flesh has a custardy and smooth texture.
Why is durian called D24?
Here is the actual reason: ‘D’ stands for Durian ,and the number is a registration number for a cultivar. For example, the popular Mao Shan Wang is D197. Why did the D24 become such a household name instead of D1, D2, D3 etc… ? This little chap used to rule the world before Mao Shan Wang took away his throne.
Is D24 and XO durian same?
Most might think that Durian XO and D24 are the same thing, but let me tell you a known secret – Durian XO is NOT D24; XO is just a higher quality version of D24, in terms of its age, freshness, and location of origin. If you are someone who prefers your durian to be strong and bitter, XO is your go-to durian.
Is D101 a Musang King?
The D101 durian from Semenyih is not that orange yellowish colour but the taste remains the same. It is enjoyable and it is priced at the fraction of Musang King. Some of the durians we usually purchase includes D101, D13, Red Prawn, XO, Tekka and D24. Musang King or Black Thorn is once is a while, times are bad now.
How much is MSW durian now?
Current varieties and prices: MSW $12/kg, Golden Phoenix $12/kg and D4 $6/kg.
Do all MSW have small seeds?
Much as we want to serve everyone durians with small seed, the truth is, MSW comes in a mixture of big and small seeds.
How heavy is MSW durian?
1.6kg
Grade A MSW are round in shape, and usually weigh at least 1.6kg.
Lorraine Wade is all about natural food. She loves to cook and bake, and she’s always experimenting with new recipes. Her friends and family are the lucky beneficiaries of her culinary skills! Lorraine also enjoys hiking and exploring nature. She’s a friendly person who loves to chat with others, and she’s always looking for ways to help out in her community.