Durian is a fruit whose properties and nutritional values ​​are appreciated only by the inhabitants of Asia, where it comes from. Durian is the most smelly fruit in the world. For this reason, it even has its own prohibition sign. However, according to Asians, durian is the most delicious fruit in the world. They say about him: "it smells like hell, it tastes like heaven." It also demonstrates numerous pro-he alth effects.

Contents:

  1. Durian - he alth properties
  2. Durian - nutritional values, calories (in 100 g)
  3. Durian - forbidden fruit
  4. Durian - why does durian smell?
  5. Durian - how much does it cost, where can you buy it?
  6. Durian - what does it taste like? How to eat durian?
  7. Durian - why is he dangerous?

Durian , also known as rhodium, zybuczkowiec or "king of fruits", comes from tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Its typical species is the proper durian, although apart from it, about 20 other species can be distinguished.

Durian fruits grow on huge trees, reaching almost 50 meters in height. The durian season in Asia runs from June to August and from November to January.

Durian fruit can weigh up to 4 kg and reach 40 cm in height. Its rind is prickly yellow-brown in color. On the other hand, its flesh is intensely yellow with the consistency of pudding or raw dough. Durian seeds are the size of chestnuts, with a taste similar to nuts.

Durian - he alth properties

Durian has many vitamins and nutritional properties. It is a source of vitamin C and B vitamins. It is also rich in minerals such as iron, copper, manganese, potassium and folic acid. Iron and copper contribute to the formation of red blood cells, manganese has a positive effect on bones, potassium improves concentration, and folic acid has a positive effect on the nervous system.

The name durian comes from the Malay word "duri" which means "spikes" and is associated with the spiky skin of this fruit.

Durian is a very valued and popular fruit in Asian countries. It is even considered a delicacy. Due to its size and unique "smell" and taste, it gained the name of "the king of fruits".

Durian leaf juice is considered a natural aphrodisiac in Asia. Exhibits propertieswarming up. It is used in local areas in the fight against fever, anemia and as a means of strengthening immunity.

Durian is also supposed to have a positive effect on the stomach and digestive system ailments and soothe irritations. It is also low in calories as it consists mainly of water and carbohydrates. 100 g of durian provides about 147 kcal.

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Durian - nutritional values, calories (in 100 g)

Caloric value - 147 kcal

Protein - 1.47 g Fat - 5.33 g Carbohydrates - 27.09 g Fiber - 3.8 g

Minerals

Calcium - 6 mg Iron - 0.43 mg Magnesium - 30 mg Phosphorus - 39 mg Potassium - 436 mg Sodium - 2 mg Zinc - 0.28 mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C - 19.7 Thiamine - 0.374 mg Riboflavin - 0.200 mg Niacin - 1.074 mg Vitamin B6 - 0.316 mg Vitamin B12 - 0 µg Vitamin A - 44 IU

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Durian - forbidden fruit

The characteristic feature of this fruit is its smell, or rather the stench. It resembles a combination of the smell of rotten meat with old blue cheese. In addition, the smell of durian is very intense - a stand with durians can be felt from a distance of several dozen meters!

When left wrapped in the refrigerator for 24 hours, the terrible aroma will even reach the milk in the carton! Durian smells so bad that you cannot bring it (and most of all eat it) in public places.

You cannot enter durian, among others for hotels, restaurants, public transport, shopping centers or airplanes. In countries where durian is a common fruit, you can find special tablets with the fruit of durian crossed out. They mean that it is forbidden to enter certain places with this fruit.

"no durians" signs are common and obvious in Asian countries, as are "no smoking" signs. You may be fined for breaking the ban and bringing or consuming durian in public facilities.

Durian can be eaten only in designated places or within durian stands. The most famous durian booth is the "SS2 Durians" in Petaling Jaya, near Kuala Lumpur.

Durian - why does durian smell?

Why does durian smell? In 2012, durian was tested at the German Food Chemistry Research Center in Fresing to discover the cause of its intense and repulsive odor. The results of the study turned out to be surprising. As many as 41 odorants, i.e. fragrances, were discovered in durian. Among them, we can distinguish compounds responsible for the sensation of fruit smell, honey, fried onions,sulfur, cabbage, caramel and … rot.

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Durian - how much does it cost, where can you buy it?

Despite the terrible stench it emits, durian is one of the most desirable fruits in the world, and thus - one of the most expensive. One durian fruit costs about PLN 250. Its prices are very high, even in countries where it is a common fruit. A kilogram of durians in a Thai store costs about 459 Baht, or about 55 PLN per kg. In online stores you can also buy candied durian pulp for about 30 PLN for 50 g.

Durian - what does it taste like? How to eat durian?

At special stands, durians are peeled immediately after purchase so that they can be eaten. Usually they are split open with a machete - then the fruit usually breaks in half. Inside, "pockets" with the pulp will appear. Durian fruits are mostly eaten raw, hollowing out the flesh with a spoon or grabbing it in your hands.

In the taste of durian, some people look for raspberries, nuts or vanilla cheese, while others feel a note of sweet roasted onions.

In Asia, durian is used to prepare pastes, cocktails and … ice cream! In addition, durian is also added to pastries and candies. It can also be fried or boiled and served as an addition to meat dishes. Durian seeds are also edible. In Asia, they are fried in oil and usually served with rice and sugar. They taste like nuts.

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Durian - why is he dangerous?

This fruit, weighing about 4 kg, grows on trees several dozen meters high. When picking fruit, a falling durian can severely injure or even kill a person under the tree. Cases of death due to being struck by durian have been reported in Indonesia.

In the jungle it is a delicacy of monkeys, elephants, orangutans or wild pigs. All because of the smell, which has the opposite effect on animals than on humans, because it is attractive.

It is also dangerous to open the fruit. His skin, covered with sharp spikes, can severely injure his hands. Therefore, when deciding to try this fruit, we should not open it ourselves. At the stalls with durians, the staff touches and peels the durians in special hard gloves so as not to injure their hands.

About the authorWeronika RumińskaA graduate of Polish philology with an editorial andpublishing house at the University of Warsaw. She developed her interests related to the editor's work already during her master's studies, actively cooperating with Poradnikzdrowie.pl on the editorial path and social media. Privately, a lover of good crime fiction and horse riding.

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