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DURIAN

Origin of the durian is thought to be in the region of Borneo and Sumatra, grows wild in
the Malay peninsula, and was commonly cultivated in a wide region from India to New
Guinea. The genus Durio has a complex taxonomy that has seen the subtraction and
addition of many species since it was created by Rumphius.

Where did the durian originate from?


The durian (specifically Durio zibenthus ) probably originated in Borneo, and today its
numerous varieties are cultivated primarily in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the
Philippines. The durian tree, resembling the American elm, is of majestic height, reaching
up to 120 feet.

Why is the durian called the king of fruits?


The King of Fruits: Tastes Like Heaven, Smells Like Hell. This Southeast Asia's native is
most highly prized and carries the title of the King of Fruits. The durian is the
only fruit banned from airline cabins, hotels and public transportation. ... Its overwhelming,
disgusting smell.

Why Durian is banned?


If you've smelled a durian even once, you probably remember it. Even with the husk intact,
the notorious Asian fruit has such a potent stench that it's banned on the Singapore Rapid
Mass Transit. ... A small minority, though, love the smell and taste of the fruit.Nov 30, 2012

Are durian seeds poisonous?


Although the durian seed contains various nutrition and benefits, it is
actuallypoisonous when raw. That is because in an uncooked durian, it contain
cyclopropene fatty acids.

Durian same as jackfruit?


In terms of phyiscal appearance, both tend to look the same, but the jackfruit has a rough
pebbly shell while the durian has a spikey shell. The insides look very much different, and
the tastes are vastly different too. The jackfruit, with the insides as shown below, is more
of a sweetish fruit.

How does durian taste like?


Durian is a strange combination of savory, sweet, and creamy all at once. A durianis
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.

Is durian fruit good for you?


Health Benefits of Durian. Like other tropical fruits such as banana, avocado, and
jackfruit, durian is rich in energy, vitamins, and minerals. It offers phytonutrients, water,
protein, and beneficial fats. ... The fruit boasts a good amount of minerals such as
manganese, copper, iron, and magnesium.

DENZIE DHEIO B. AVENO


Durian Tree

Durian Fruit

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