Durian fruit

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Durian

The Durian fruit might be one of the most unique fruits in our assortment. For sure it’s the most smelly one! A ripe durian is famous because of its weird smell which is caused by hydrogen sulphide. The egg shaped fruit is 15-30 cm long and can weight up to 8 kg. The seeds are aligned by compact, edible crème coloured dark yellow pudding like seed coats. When you can conquer the smell you will be treated with a delicious sweet and aromatic fruit!

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Origin

Durian is originally from South East Asia and used to be cultivated in the Moluccas. The Durian is sometimes called the ‘’king of fruits’’. Because of the intense smell some bus-and airplane agencies prohibited it to take a durian with you. As well its often prohibited to take a durian to your hotel room.

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Durian fruit

How to store

Looking at the smell of Durian ,it will be the best to eat Durian directly after you have bought it. Another option is to cut the Durian in smaller parts and put them in the fridge or freezer in an airthight packaging.

How to eat

Although Durian smells, the taste is a wonderful surprise. The creamy fruit flesh taste like banana, figs and vanilla. It’s possible to eat durian out of your hand but as well to put it in fruit salads.

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