Durian Selection Tips and the Flesh Characteristics of Musang King, Golden Phoenix and D24 Varieties
What should you pay attention to when buying durian, want to know? Let's find out together! How to smell Expert opinions on the basics of smelling durian. Mr. Goh Kwee Leng, 58 years old, owner of 717 Trading, says: the bottom of the husk is the thickest part, so smelling the fruit's aroma there is harder.
What should you pay attention to when buying durian, want to know? Let's find out together!
How to smell
How to smell
Experts have never smelled the base of a durian. Mr. Goh Kwee Leng, 58 years old, owner of 717 Trading, says: “The bottom of the husk is the thickest part, so it is harder to smell the fruit's aroma.”
Instead, sniff along the seam or split line of the durian - you should smell a little fragrance. If there is no aroma, the durian is unripe. If the aroma is too strong, the durian may be overripe.
The right shape
The best durians are oval or slightly oval in shape. Oddly shaped fruit may have fewer chambers inside, so the flesh covers fewer seeds.
A perfectly round durian may have substandard fruit, because it is usually less aromatic, and the seeds are usually larger with less flesh, less meaty and less creamy.
Size matters
Different types of durian come in different sizes. For example, XO durian is usually smaller, while Red Prawn durian - these are usually large fruits. If a seller points to a large XO durian or a small Red Prawn, then be careful.
The tricks of the trade
Some sellers try to push durians that other customers have rejected. Watch the vendor to make sure they open a new durian.
1. Musang King
Other names: Butter durian, Cat Mountain King, Rajah Kunyit
Color: bright yellow
Tasting notes: Durian connoisseurs love its bittersweet taste and sticky, creamy texture.
The flesh can be both sweet and bitter within the same fruit.
2. Golden Phoenix
Other names: Jin Feng
Color: pale yellow-white
Taste: bitter, with a more watery texture and a strong, pungent smell.
From: Pahang, Johor
3. D24
Other names: Sultan
Color: pale yellow
Taste: very creamy and bitter.
From: Johor, Pahang, Cameron Highlands