Durian Fruit: Smelly but Incredibly Nutritious

Durian Fruit: Smelly but Incredibly Nutritious

What is Durian?
Durian is a unique tropical fruit known for its spiky outer shell and strong, pungent smell. Despite its odour, durian is a highly prized fruit in Southeast Asia, with a sweet and creamy pulp wrapped around several seeds. Depending on the variety, the pulp colour can range from yellow, white, green, or even red.

Characteristics of Durian

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Durian, also referred to as "King Fruit," has several key characteristic features. It’s recognized by its:

• Soft, Spiky Shell: Easily recognizable, durian’s exterior comes with spiky ridges, making it easy to spot at tropical markets.
• Pungent, Acrid Smell: For many, the smell of durian is overwhelming and polarizes preferences. Some adore the distinctive flavours, while others are repelled due to its intensity.
• Nutricious Pulp: Beneath the spiky exterior, the orange-yellow or cream-yellow centre is rich in vitamins, minerals, macronutrients, and fiber!

Nutrition Content
A hundred grams of durian flesh contributes:

• 357 Calories
  ++ Fat: 13-15g (including a large amount of healthy fats, comprising 3.7-4.7%)
  ++ Carbons: 66-73 (mostly as simple and complex ones)
  ++ Fiber: an impressive 6-8% contributing to 1-2 g in average
• B Vitamins:
  ++ C: 80% DV
  ++ Thiamine (+B1): 61% of the DV
  ++ Manganese, Riboflavin/B2, Vitamin B6: modest amounts but still satisfying in regards to recommended daily consumption percents!

What Part of the Plant can Humans Consume?

Other nutritious parts of the durian tree also warrant attention, aside from its iconic centre:

• Leaves offer a juice called "leaf tea," potentially relieving pain, and in Asian medicine, aiding against conditions when combined with other natural materials’ extracts or mix with their own.

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