Durian Lovers: 4 Tips to Tell Ripe, Delicious Durian

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  The most recognizable thing about durian is its unique aroma: people who like it consider it a delicacy, while those who do not find it unbearably smelly. In fact, once you actually taste it, perhaps you will come to like the flavor of durian. Generally speaking, choosing a durian with good ripeness means it tastes sweet and soft. The following are 4 ways to pick a ripe durian:

  First, look. Identify whether a durian is ripe by the size of the fruit, its color and the degree of splitting. Generally speaking, in terms of size, larger durians are riper; in terms of color, ripe durians are usually yellow, and if there is a lot of green, it proves it is not ripe enough; in terms of the degree of splitting, many people think only naturally opened durians are good, but that is not entirely correct. If the split is too large, the flesh inside is easily contaminated or spoiled, so it is advisable to choose a ripe durian with a smaller split.

  Second, pinch. When choosing, you can first pick two adjacent sharp spines on the durian, pinch the tips of the spines with your fingers, and then gently press them inward toward each other. If the spines can easily be brought close together, it means the durian is well ripened and the flesh is soft; if the spines cannot be moved by pinching, such a durian is still rather raw and tastes very astringent.

  Third, smell. When buying, you can smell the durian's odor through the split. If you smell a "grassy smell", similar to the scent of green grass, it means the durian is not ripe enough; if you can smell a rich durian aroma, it means the durian is already ripe, and regular eaters know it as soon as they smell it; if you smell a note of alcohol from the durian, do not buy it under any circumstances, because such a durian has definitely already spoiled.

  Fourth, shake. First hold the durian up with both hands, then gently shake it. If you feel a slight bumping sensation or hear a sound inside, it means the flesh inside is ripe and has separated from the shell, and only such a durian is ripe; on the contrary, if there is no sensation or sound at all, it means the flesh is not ripe, and consumers had best not buy this kind of durian.

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  (China Agricultural News Network, Lan Tian)