Durian

Durio zibethinus

fruit

A large spiny fruit of a Southeast Asian tree, with creamy yellow flesh of a peculiar sweet taste and a very strong smell; ripe three months after pollination. 100 g provide 4 g of fibre and 20 mg of vitamin C.

Origin

Borneo and Sumatra

Season (United States)

imported · all year round

Preparation

The pods of flesh are freed from between the partitions; the large seeds are eaten cooked, boiled or roasted — never raw.

Did you know?

Its smell is so strong that it is banned, in several Southeast Asian countries, from public places, taxis, hotels and public transport; its name comes from the Malay duri, “thorn”.