Tag: Durian

Why Is Durians The National Fruit Of Singapore? It’s basically the “king of fruits”. The flesh of the fruits is so thick and succulent yet soft, one bite into it, your mouth goes into mouthy heaven. What is durian the national fruit of? SingaporeDurian is the national fruit of Indonesia and Singapore. The name literally […]

Most fresh durian is imported from Thailand via ocean shipping, and frozen durian is mainly imported from Malaysia via airfreight, according to industry reports. Where does durian come from in Malaysia? Malaysian origin A popular fruit in South-East Asia, the durian is cultivated all over the region, particularly in Malaysia, its place of origin, Indonesia […]

Durians are the most famous of Malaysian fruits due to their powerful aroma, distinctive taste and custardy texture. The famous 19th century naturalist, Alfred Russel Wallace said ‘to eat durian is a new sensation worth a voyage to the East to experience’. The fruit is not to everybody’s taste. Which type of durian is the […]

The origin of the durian is thought to be in the region of Borneo and Sumatra, with wild trees in the Malay peninsula, and orchards commonly cultivated in a wide region from India to New Guinea. Where did durian originate from? Borneo IslandDurian is believed to originate from Borneo Island, where more Durio species have […]

Malaysian origin A popular fruit in South-East Asia, the durian is cultivated all over the region, particularly in Malaysia, its place of origin, Indonesia and Thailand. It is also grown in Sri Lanka, South India and Australia. Does durian come from Malaysia? Most of the world’s Musang King durians come from Raub, an old mining […]

Malaysian origin A popular fruit in South-East Asia, the durian is cultivated all over the region, particularly in Malaysia, its place of origin, Indonesia and Thailand. It is also grown in Sri Lanka, South India and Australia. Are durians Chinese? Durian trees were first introduced to Hainan in the 1950s. However, the trees did not […]

There is a species of wild durian named after Singapore, the Durio singaporensis (Singapore Durian). Endemic to Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia, it can only be found in Nee Soon Swamp Forest and areas near Upper Seletar and MacRitchie Reservoirs in Singapore. Which country is durian native to? The durian is native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and […]

If your dog doesn’t struggle to reach a healthy weight, it might not be a treat that makes sense. Durian contains other vitamins and nutrients like vitamin C, folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and vitamin A. It also has important minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorous. Is it OK for dogs to […]

Jackfruit The jackfruit looks quite a lot like a durian (see #13 below), also green and spiky but not nearly as offensive in smell or taste. It’s sweet and yellow, and some cuisines use it for vegetarian curries. What is durian similar to? Jackfruit and durian: the similarities Each jackfruit and durian also contain multiple […]

Durian trees grown from seed begin to bear fruit at 8-10 years. Grafted trees begin to produce at 4-6 years. It takes about 110-120 days from flowering to harvest. The main fruiting season in Malaysia is from May to August with a minor season from December to February. How long does it take for a […]

The thorny, armoured covering of the fruit discourages smaller animals; larger animals are more likely to transport the seeds far from the parent tree. Why do some fruit have spikes? The presence of thorns on citrus trees has evolved for exactly the same reason that animals such as hedgehogs and porcupines sport prickly hides– protection […]

600 trees. That’s about a third of the total number of durian trees in the whole of Singapore, which comes to approximately 600 trees, according to Trees.sg. Are there durian trees in Singapore? The target of many obssessed Singaporeans, Durian trees can still be found growing wild in many parts of Singapore. They often mark […]

China is Malaysia’s main destination for exported durians, followed by Singapore and Hong Kong. Other reasons contributing to the higher durian prices are the steep increase in the fertiliser costs and the recent devastating floods, according to Mr Lim. Why is durian so expensive? The price increase was a result of a 50% drop in […]

A luxury durian – dubbed the king of fruits – has sold for a whopping 1.5 million baht (£37,750; $48,000) at a charity auction in Thailand. Depending on who you ask, the durian is either the king of fruits or the most smelly fruit imaginable. Is durian an expensive fruit? Depending on its size, Kan […]

Durian trees available almost everywhere According to the members, you can find durian trees in various locations like Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok, and Yishun. Where can I harvest durian in Singapore? Now, you might be tempted to search for wild durian trees growing around the island. Pulau Ubin is one place where wild durians […]

Depending on its size, Kan Yao durians from Apiranya Farm can range from about $380 to $530 per fruit. But despite Kan Yao’s steep price, demand for this variety is growing. Is durian a luxury? A luxury durian – dubbed the king of fruits – has sold for a whopping 1.5 million baht (£37,750; $48,000) […]

In 2022, the approximate price range for US Durian is between US$ 2.77 and US$ 2.63 per kilogram or between US$ 1.26 and US$ 1.19 per pound(lb). The price in Euro is EUR 2.77 per kg. The average price for a tonne is US$ 2770.83 in New York and Washington. US’ import price for durian […]

The Average Price of Durians in 2022 Type Of Durian Average price per kg Old Tree Mao Shan Wang $89-$98/kg Mao Shan Wang $75-$83/kg Sultan King $48/kg Black Gold $70-$82/kg How much should a durian cost? The average price for a tonne is US$ 2770.83 in New York and Washington. US’ import price for durian […]

Due to the tree height, weight of the fruit and its thorns, this fruit can cause blunt injury as well as penetrating injury to the eye when it falls accidentally on the forehead and face. Why do durians have spikes? The thorny, armoured covering of the fruit discourages smaller animals; larger animals are more likely […]

Durians usually harvest during July to August as well as October to November. During it harvesting season, durians tend to ripe and drop more at night. This is because the temperature is high at noon time, hence when night time arrives, the sudden temperature change will increase the chances of durians dropping. Do durians only […]