Is Durian Sweet Or Bitter?

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It is creamy, sticky, custardy and of course bitter. Generally, as the fruit gets riper, it becomes sweeter. However, MSW tastes the best when it’s slightly bitter. There is nothing like Mao Shan Wang when you taste it for the first time.

Does durian taste bitter?

Also known as Jin Feng, the Golden Phoenix durian is pale yellow – almost white – and brings with it a sharp, bitter taste and pungent smell. If you’re not too keen on the sweet stuff, this could just be the pick for you. Mao Shan Wang (MSW), or Musang King, is commonly lauded as being the king of these kings.

Are durians sweet?

Durian is a strange combination of savory, sweet, and creamy all at once. A durian is supposed to have subtle hints of chives mixed with powdered sugar. It’s supposed to taste like diced garlic and caramel poured into whipped cream.

Which type of durian is the sweetest?

Red Prawn durian
While still having the signature bitter taste of a durian, the Red Prawn durian is referred to being the sweetest among other types, giving a sweet aftertaste. This durian type also has smaller seeds so durian lovers can have more durian flesh to feast upon.

Which durian breed is bitter?

XO – XO is another durian for those who prefer their fruits intense and bitter. It has a pale, slightly watery flesh and an alcoholic aftertaste that is a result of the breed being cultivated through an extended period of fermentation inside its shell.

Why is my durian bitter?

If you like your durian strong and bitter, the XO is not to be missed. The XO durian is bitter with its famed alcohol taste – cultivated through an extended period of fermentation inside its shell. Its fruit is usually smaller and the husk is identified by its thin and brownish-green colour.

How does durian smell like?

Durian has been described as the most foul-smelling fruit in the world. Its aroma has been compared to raw sewage, rotting flesh and smelly gym socks. Durian’s smell is so pungent that the spiky-skinned, custard-like fruit is even banned from public places in Singapore and Malaysia.

How would you describe the taste of durian?

Durian is used in sweet and savory dishes. Both the creamy flesh and seeds are edible, though the seeds need to be cooked. The flavor is described as tasting like cheese, almonds, garlic, and caramel all at once.

Is durian a healthy fruit?

It is rich in vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, a natural antioxidant and health benefiting B-complex vitamins like folic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin B6. Durian fruit is a natural multivitamin and a multi-mineral supplement. It is also a rich source of dietary fat and dietary fiber.

Who eats durian fruit?

It has over 300 named varieties in Thailand and 100 in Malaysia, as of 1987. Other species are sold in their local regions. Durians are commonly associated with Southeast Asian cuisine, especially in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Is Musang King sweet or bitter?

#1 Durian Musang King

Name	Musang King / Raja Kunyit / Mau Shan Wang / Cat Mountain King
Code	D197
Registration Date	9 Disember 1993
Origin	Wee Chong Beng, Tanah Merah, Kelantan
Taste	Sweet yet bitter; creamy and it melts in your mouth

Which country has the best durian?

Thailand. Believe it or not, Thailand is actually the leading producer and exporter of durian! It produces six times more durian than anywhere else in the world and is home to over 230 varieties of the fruit—from the common Monthong and Chanee to the expensive Kan Yao.

Which durian has alcohol taste?

XO durians
XO durians are well known for its alcoholic taste which is a result of fermentation inside the shell. The flesh is extremely soft, thick and watery. After a bite, you will find an alcohol aftertaste in your mouth. Each section of the XO durian only has one or two seeds.

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 Mao Shan Wang bitter?

Mao Shan Wang is almost like the ‘Kinder Surprise’ of durians, with the unusual combination of both bitter and sweet flesh (sometimes even bittersweet) in one fruit. This means you almost never know what you’re in for until you take a bite. Usually well worth the surprise.

Is black Gold durian sweet?

Sought after by many durian lovers, the black gold durians are specially cultivated in private plantations in the regions of Pahang to produce the strong bitter notes that complements the sweetness of the rich durian flesh.

How do you pick a sweet durian?

How to pick and eat durian fruit

1. Shake it. If you hear something moving inside, it means the durian fruit has dried out.
2. Look at the stem. Really fresh durian will have a stem end that’s still moist and light in color.
3. Smell it. Durians ripen from the stem down, so always smell the area around the stem.

Which durian is the best?

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.

Should durian be refrigerated?

Store durians in an air-tight container to preserve its natural aroma. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Why is durian so addictive?

Durian fruit is erotic and addictive because durian fruit also contains a high level of tryptophan that an essential amino acid found in chocolate that perhaps explaining why some claim the fruit to be addictive and difficult to put away once opened. For many, the durian fruit produces euphoria when eaten as a dessert.

What is the world’s smelliest fruit?

Durian
This is Durian, the world’s smelliest fruit, as introduced by Thomas Fuller for The New York Times: … when ripe it can smell like a dead animal.