Lai (Borneo durian)

Durio kutejensis

fruit

A Bornean durian with orange flesh, prized and grown for its fruit as far as Java.

Origin

Borneo

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The spiny husk is opened along its seams, with gloves or a cloth, and the flesh around the seeds eaten raw; seeds and husk are not eaten.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Brunei it is called durian kuning, the 'yellow durian'.