Durian

The durian (/ˈdʊəriən/ ⓘ[1]) is the edible fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio. There are 30 recognized species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit.[2] Durio zibethinus, native to Borneo and Sumatra, is the only species available on the international market. It has over 300 named varieties in Thailand and over 200 in Malaysia as of 2021. Other species are sold in their local regions.[2]

Known in some regions as the "king of fruits",[3][4] the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and thorn-covered rind. The fruit can grow as large as 30 cm (12 in) long and 15 cm (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs 1 to 3 kg (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk from green to brown, and its flesh from pale yellow to red, depending on the species.

Some people regard the durian as having a pleasantly sweet fragrance, whereas others find the aroma overpowering and unpleasant. The persistence of its strong odour, which may linger for several days, has led some hotels and public transportation services in Southeast Asia, such as in Singapore and Bangkok, to ban the fruit. The flesh can be consumed at various stages of ripeness, and it is used to flavour a wide variety of sweet desserts and savoury dishes in Southeast Asian cuisines. The seeds can be eaten when cooked.

  1. ^ "durian". Lexico UK English Dictionary. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b Morton, J.F. (1987). "Durian". Fruits of Warm Climates. Florida Flair Books; republished in New Crop Resource Online Program, Center for New Crops and Plant Products, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University. ISBN 978-0-9610184-1-2. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2004.
  3. ^ "Hail the king of fruit – 10 types of durians from Malaysia". The Straits Times. 22 June 2015. Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Heaton was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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