Tag: Durian

Hence, more fruits are made available for Malaysia and Singapore. China is Malaysia’s main destination for exported durians, followed by Singapore and Hong Kong. Malaysian Durian Exporters Association president Sam Tan said demand from China has reduced by about 20 to 30 per cent because of a weaker economy. Where is durian originally from? Borneo […]

Durian is common throughout Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. In the Philippines, durian grows only in Mindanao while in the rest of the country the trees are few and far between. It is also an important crop in Vietnam and Burma (Myanmar). The fruit is famous (or infamous) for its odor. Is durian […]

Four hundred years ago, it was traded across present-day Myanmar, and was actively cultivated especially in Thailand and South Vietnam. The earliest known European reference to the durian is the record of Niccolò de’ Conti, who travelled to Southeast Asia in the 15th century. Where did durian originated? Borneo IslandDurian is believed to originate from […]

Thailand. Commercial production of durian is concentrated in Thailand , Malaysia , and Indonesia . The Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations also produce durian commercially, but at much smaller levels and mostly for domestic markets. Thailand is the world’s biggest producer, followed by Malaysia and Indonesia. Which country exports the most durian? Thailand is […]

The durian is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio (some taxonomists place Durio in a distinct family by itself, Durionaceae). There are about 30 recognized Durio species and about nine species produced edible fruits of which zibethinus is the most popular and is known as the common durian. What is […]

Durian lovers say it has a sweet, custardy taste, with the texture of creamy cheesecake. Flavors often attributed to the durian fruits are caramel and vanilla. Some fruits have a slightly bitter note, together with some sweetness. What does durian taste like? Durian is a strange combination of savory, sweet, and creamy all at once. […]

A typical durian tree can bear fruit after four or five years. The durian fruit can hang from any branch, and matures roughly three months after pollination. The fruit can grow up to 30 cm (12 in) long and 15 cm (6 in) in diameter, and typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 […]

A durian is a big fruit with a strong smell and a hard shell with sharp thorns. Its flavour is loved by some people, especially in Southeast Asia, where people name it “King of Fruits”.Durian. Durio Genus: Durio L. Type species Durio zibethinus L. Species What is another name for durian fruit? The durian is […]

Although the durian is not native to Thailand, Thailand is ranked the world’s number one exporter of durian, producing around 700,000 tonnes of durian per year, 400,000 tonnes of which are exported to mainland China and Hong Kong. Malaysia and Indonesia follow, both producing about 265,000 tonnes each. Where is durian most popular? ThailandDurian is […]

Use a sharp knife (or a screwdriver and hammer) to dig into the durian along the seams. Once a deep enough incision has been made, pry the hull apart with your hands. Repeat the process along each seam until all sections of the fruit have been opened. To eat the durian, take out the pods […]

Eating Durian Durian flesh can be separated into chunks and eaten raw, used in juices and smoothies, and desserts. Predominantly used in recipes for cakes and other sweet desserts, durian is delicious in treats like sticky rice and ice cream. Durian is also enjoyed in many Southeast Asian cuisines in savory dishes. What happens if […]

Described as smelling like turpentine and onions, garnished with old smelly socks the Durian is loved by Asia. Everyone can agree that the fruit’s odour is uncommonly potent. Do Chinese like durian? For Chinese, the big durians covered with sharp spikes are probably the most popular of the exotic tropical fruits. It is called the […]

It can be pretty amazing that a fruit that smells so bad is highly nutritious and heavily sought after by humans all over. Cats, on the other hand, should never eat durian. This overwhelmingly smelly fruit can cause some severe gagging at best and vomiting and diarrhea at worst. Can pets eat durian? But can […]

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. So relax and let the cacophony of flavors blow you away. What does durian smell […]

After eating the durian, gargle with mouthwash to kill the bacteria present in your mouth. This will help to get rid of the bad breath. Right after that, gargle with a glass of lemon water to remove the aftertaste of the durians. Does durian make you burp? Once eaten, durian has a hard time letting […]

According to Ansari (2016) , the durian fruit pulp has potential fertility enhancing agent and effective to treat infertility in PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Is durian fruit good for fertility? Studies have shown that durian contains a high level of this hormone and can act as an herbal medicine (Kevat, 2013). Besides that, durian can […]

Prohibited on public transport, and typically shunned by taxi and private car drivers due to the smell, the king of fruits might just be the most difficult thing to bring around. Can I bring durian on public transport? For the comfort of others, do not bring items on board the buses that may offend others, […]

A Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) was also around, eating from another durian (below). Squirrels are one of the few animals capable of dealing with durians before they fall onto the ground . Can animals eat durian? Animals such as Sumatran elephants and tigers are known to consume durians. How do squirrels open durian? Hanging on […]

However, before they get to take pleasure in the fruit, they need much effort to even see the durian flesh. The thick and prickly durian husk indeed gives the squirrels trouble. They have to thoroughly make a hole in the durian husk to devour the aromatic flesh. How do squirrels open a durian? Hanging on […]

It can be pretty amazing that a fruit that smells so bad is highly nutritious and heavily sought after by humans all over. Cats, on the other hand, should never eat durian. This overwhelmingly smelly fruit can cause some severe gagging at best and vomiting and diarrhea at worst. What fruits are toxic to cats? […]