since i'm just eatind durian just right now i would like to post something about this fruit. The durian is
the fruit of several tree species belonging to
the genus Durio and
the Malvaceae family (although
some taxonomists place Durio in a distinct family, Durionaceae).
Regarded by many people in Southeast Asia as the "king of
fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, stomach-churning odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres
(12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and it typically
weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from
oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale
yellow to red, depending on the species.
The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour, that is
strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the
durian as pleasantly fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and
revolting. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense
disgust, and has been described variously as
almonds,
rotten onions, turpentine, and gym socks.
The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public
transportation in Southeast Asia.
The durian, native to Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia, has been known to the Western world for about
600 years. The nineteenth-century British naturalist Alfred Russel
Wallace famously described its flesh as "a rich custard
highly flavoured with almonds". The flesh can be consumed at various
stages of ripeness, and it is used to flavour a wide variety of savoury and
sweet edibles in Southeast Asian cuisines. When cooked, the seeds also can be
eaten.
There are 30 recognised Durio species,
at least nine of which produce edible fruit. Durio zibethinus is
the only species available in the international market: other species are sold
in their local regions. There are hundreds of durian cultivars; many consumers express preferences for specific
cultivars, which fetch higher prices in the market.
BY: Hisyamuddin
ID: 18345
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