2006-11-04 14:25:36 · 4 answers · asked by pjnickles 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Just had it 15 minutes ago...
The durian (IPA: [duɾiɑn]) is the fruit of trees of the genus Durio. There are 30 recognised Durio species, all native to southeastern Asia and at least nine of which produce edible fruit.[1] Durio zibethinus is the only species available in the international market; other species are sold in their local region. The durian fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique and to some overpowering odour, and a formidable thorn-covered husk. Its name comes from the Malay word duri, meaning "thorn".
The fruit can grow up to 40 cm long and 30 cm in diameter, and typically weighs one to five kg. Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown and its flesh pale-yellow to red, depending on species. The hard outer husk is covered with sharp, prickly thorns, while the flesh within emits a strong, distinctive odour. Some regard this odour as fragrant while others find it overpowering or offensive. The custard-like flesh is eaten and, when cooked, the seed as well. The seeds are eaten after boiling, drying, and frying or roasting. In Java, the seeds may be sliced thin and cooked with sugar as a confection; or dried and fried in coconut oil with spices for serving as a side-dish.
2006-11-04 14:28:30 · answer #1 · answered by wittlewabbit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Durian, Durio zibethinus Murr., is one of the best known fruits in tropical Asia. Its natural distribution is peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand, Indonesia and Borneo. The fruit is stalked, pendulous, and round to oblong with large thorns on the skin. The fruit is a capsule that is split into 3 to 5 segments. Each segment contains l to 5 seeds, each of which is embedded in a sweet, aromatic and rich creamy pulp (aril) with a creamy yellow to golden yellow color. It is also known for its strong and pungent odour, which can be offensive and nauseating to some people.
Durian is probably one of the most nutritious fresh fruit.
I have tried one. NEVER again.
2006-11-04 14:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by tilly17394 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Durian is a good fruit to eat, but for me it smells bad ;-)
2006-11-04 14:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by <º))))><.·´¯`·. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
smelly yellow fruit
2006-11-04 14:28:09 · answer #4 · answered by asianboy7o7 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋