Musang King durian comes from Malaysia: a rundown of the country's premium durian varieties
When people talk about durian, they all think of its distinctive smell: some people love it, while others turn up their noses at it. But in fact, durian has extremely high nutritional value and truly deserves the title "king of fruits." Durian grows in the tropics and originated in Malaysia, and among the many durian varieties, Musang King durian is remarkably famous. So where does Musang King durian come from? What premium durian varieties does Malaysia have? Let's find out together.
Where does Musang King durian come from?
Musang King durian is very particular about its place of origin. Malaysia has many places where durian is grown, and among them Raub District in Pahang is the most renowned for quality, recognized as the golden production area for Musang King. The durian grown here has fruit with abundant nutrients, a sweet taste, and a rich, layered flavor.
What premium durian varieties does Malaysia have?
1. Malaysian Musang King
For people who love eating durian, Musang King is undoubtedly the finest of the finest. Its flesh is thick and its seeds are small, its color is a brilliant golden yellow, and the flesh is sweet and fragrant, delicate and smooth. Moreover, outside Malaysia there is usually only frozen Musang King, and whole durians ripened on the tree are rarely seen.
2. Malaysian Golden Phoenix.
Golden Phoenix fruit is relatively small, with pale yellow flesh close to the color of milk, and it tastes bittersweet with a unique flavor. However, its smell is strong, and its aftertaste carries a faint floral fragrance.
3. Malaysian XO
XO durian is actually a subspecies of D24 durian and is very common in Singapore. XO durian has a thin brown shell and pale yellow flesh, and its texture is very delicate and soft, just like French brandy, which is why it is named XO durian.
4. Malaysian D24 Sultan King
D24 Sultan King can be considered a relatively common durian variety in Malaysia. Its flesh is lighter in color, tender and fine, and its taste is sweet with a rich creamy flavor and a sweet aftertaste. But its one shortcoming is that D24 Sultan King's seeds are relatively large, and some can account for half the weight of the flesh.
5. Malaysian D175 Red Prawn
Red Prawn's fame is second only to Musang King, and in Malaysia it is also widely sought after by consumers. Red Prawn durian's flesh is orange-red, which is how it got its name, and it has a bittersweet taste. It has a brownish-yellow shell with sparse spines, and its flesh is orange with a reddish tint, smooth and delicious, with a strong creamy flavor.
Overall, besides the famous Musang King durian, Malaysia still has many premium durian varieties, and the durian on the market in our country is also mostly imported from Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, etc.). I wonder which kind of durian everyone likes to eat? You are welcome to leave a comment and discuss.
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