Does eating durian make you gain weight? Master the right time to eat it and how to store leftover durian

Durian is a fairly well-known tropical fruit from Thailand, and it is also cultivated in Hainan, Guangdong and other places in China. Because of its high nutritional value, it is known as the “king of fruits”. It is currently sold in markets, and the price is a little on the expensive side. So does eating durian make you gain weight? When is the best time to eat it? How do you store what you have not finished?

1. Does eating durian make you gain weight?

Eating durian will not make you gain weight. Although durian is high in calories and sugar, it contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can effectively promote gastrointestinal motility, digest food quickly, and reduce fat accumulation in the body, so eating it in moderation will not make you gain weight.

2. When is the best time to eat durian?

Durian is best eaten after breakfast. Because durian is very high in calories, with 147 kcal of energy per 100 g, it can just replenish the energy consumed by the body during sleep at night, and the various trace elements it contains, such as calcium, phosphorus and iron, can also be quickly absorbed by the body, so eating it in the morning is best. However, eating durian on an empty stomach will irritate the stomach, so it is best to eat it after finishing breakfast, to avoid irritating the stomach and causing gastrointestinal discomfort.

3. How do you store what you have not finished?

1. Put it in the freezer

For unfinished durian, you can seal the flesh well with plastic wrap or a food storage container, then put it in the freezer. This not only preserves the texture of the durian flesh, but also keeps it from rotting, so it is very convenient, and it can be stored for a long time.

2. Put it in a sealed food storage container and refrigerate

For durian flesh you cannot finish, you can seal it in a food storage container or storage bag, then put it in the refrigerator to chill. This way it will not absorb other flavors, and its texture can also be preserved. However, it should not be stored for too long; generally it should all be eaten within a week, and when eating it, it is best to take out only as much as you will eat, to prevent the flesh from shifting.

3. Wrap it in newspaper and place it in a cool place

For durian you cannot finish, you can wrap the shell together with newspaper, then place it in a cool place to store it, and it can be kept for about three days this way. However, if it smells of alcohol, it means it has spoiled and must not be eaten.

4. What benefits does eating durian have?

Benefit 1. Nourishing yin and strengthening yang: Durian has extremely high nutritional value, containing rich protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and various mineral elements. It can effectively supplement the nutrients the body needs each day, making the body stronger and achieving a yin-nourishing and yang-strengthening effect. Durian is especially effective for people recovering after illness or for women after childbirth.

Benefit 2. Promoting blood circulation and dispelling cold: Durian is a hot-natured fruit and is very high in calories, so it can effectively promote blood circulation and relieve menstrual pain. Especially for women with a cold constitution, eating it regularly can effectively improve body temperature and relieve uterine cold or menstrual pain.

Benefit 3. Enhancing appetite: Durian has a very strong smell, and many people like this smell. Smelling it enhances appetite and increases the feeling of fullness.

Benefit 4. Relieving constipation and detoxifying: Durian contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can effectively promote gastrointestinal motility, digest food quickly, and expel toxins, thereby achieving a laxative effect. However, after eating durian, it is best not to drink boiled water, to prevent the water from being absorbed by the dietary fiber and affecting bowel movements.

5. How long can durian be kept?

1. Storage time in the refrigerator: An unopened ripe durian can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week; an opened ripe durian can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days, and if sealed with plastic wrap or a food storage container and kept in a cool place at low temperature, it can be stored for about five days.

2. Storage time in winter: In winter, an unopened durian can be stored for about half a month, and if opened, for about ten days. In summer, if stored in the refrigerator it can be kept for about two days, and at room temperature it can be kept overnight, so it is best to buy only as much as you will eat. If you really cannot finish it, you can put it in the freezer to prevent it from shifting.

6. How much does durian cost per jin on the market?

Durian is a little on the expensive side on the market, generally around 20 yuan per jin, with cheaper ones at around 10 yuan per jin, though these are rare unless it is the peak season when ripe durian is on the market. However, because of differences in variety, quality, place of origin and market, prices will also differ to some extent, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.