Asian durian, the king of fruits: an exotic jewel of creamy pulp, intense flavor and unmistakable aroma, only for daring palates looking for a unique experience.

The durian is a tropical fruit that has a very bad smell, so much so that it is forbidden on public transport and even in markets, for example in Singapore or Malaysia. But despite its odor, it has virtues that we will tell you about below.

what is durian?

The durian is a tropical fruit originating from Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. It grows on trees that bear the same name and precisely it comes from the Malay language, where 'duri' means 'thorn' and 'an' is the suffix that is added to the word to form an article in this language, which means: the thorny. This is because it has a hard shell replete with large spikes.

Properties of durian

If we talk about nutrition, this fruit provides a large amount of energy, approximately 100 g of its pulp is equivalent to 147 kcal (7% of the average daily amount), 5.33 g of fat, 0% sugar and 1.47 g of protein, according to expert data. It also has a large amount of water, 64.99 g per 100.

how do you eat durian?

The durian is a fruit that is difficult to find in conventional greengrocers, unless they are from the Asian continent. In order to open it, it is necessary to have gloves and a sharp knife. First cut off the stem and a small area of the upper part of the peel. Then look for the internal joints of the fruit and cut them. Once this is done, simply place your fingers on each side of the opening and pull the joints in opposite directions, the result will be segments of creamy pulp.

The pulp that contains the durian is sweet, some say with hints of vanilla. That is why, despite its unpleasant odor, it is used to flavor ice cream, cakes, cookies or candies.