Description

About Plants:

Height: 1-1.5 Feet

Variety:South Asia

Age: 4-6 Months

Type: Seedlings

Color:Green

Use: Home Garden / Farming Purpose

Apply In: Soil Outdoor

Benefits & Description About Product:

Durian is a large, tropical Southeast Asian fruit, known as the \"King of Fruits,\" characterized by its hard, spiky husk and creamy, custard-like flesh that has a strong, distinctive odor. While often described as having an offensive smell, its flesh is highly prized for its rich, sweet-bitter taste, which is a complex blend of flavors like hazelnut, apricot, and caramelized banana. Durian is a seasonal and expensive fruit, consumed fresh or used in various sweet and savory dishes, but it is important to avoid consuming it with alcohol due to potential adverse reactions.
Key Characteristics
Appearance: A large, oval to oblong fruit with a tough, spiny green to brown rind.
Flesh: Creamy, soft, and yellow or off-white, with a custard-like texture.
Aroma: Extremely pungent and unique, due to volatile sulfur compounds, though this can vary by variety.
Taste: A complex sweet and bitter flavor, often compared to a combination of almond, hazelnut, apricot, and egg custard.
Seeds: Large, inedible seeds are found within the fruit\'s pods.
Nutritional Value and Uses
Nutrients:Rich in carbohydrates, fat, protein, fiber, and various vitamins, including ascorbic acid and carotenoids.
Culinary Uses:Eaten fresh, but also incorporated into desserts, curries, candies, baked goods, and drinks.
Medicinal Properties:Believed to have potential health benefits, though further human studies are needed.
Cultural Significance
\"King of Fruits\": Durian holds a revered status as the \"King of Fruits\" in Southeast Asia.

Seasonal and Expensive: It is a seasonal fruit that can be quite costly, especially in international markets.
Consumption & Preparation
Handling: The spiky rind requires gloves or a towel to protect hands when opening the fruit.
Opening: A strong, sharp knife is used to cut along the seams of the fruit, and the husk is then pried apart.
Serving: The flesh is scooped out with a spoon or by hand.
Note: Raw durian seeds are toxic and must be cooked before consumption.