What is a durian fruit?

Question

Would you eat one?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Well...simply put, Durian is a fruit: a big, green thorny fruit. But wait, it is not just another exotic and expensive fruit from South East Asia. In fact, it is considered "King of the Fruit" throughout the region.
I would rather die than to smell the STINK of a durian. ;p

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

Durian is a good fruit to eat, but for me it smells bad ;-)

Answer 5

yes, i have had durian fruit and would never eat it again. its flesh is buttery and it stinks like road kill. the pungent smell of it can fill a room! it is not tangy but mildly sweet. the outer shell has spikes all over it.

Answer 6

yes i would. it's veryu tasty. it's like this large prickly brown pear. it's not shaped like one and doesn't take like one tho. you split the fruit length wise to take out it's actualy fruit which is yellow, sweet and soft. it's also very creamy. each segment of it has a pit. you don't have to actually cook it. you just eat it like you would any other fruit.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian

Answer 7

I saw them at the asain supermarket today, and no I don't think i'd eat them.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian

Answer 8

Apparently something so pungent that they are disallowed in public in Singapore. Makes me want to order a bushel basket of 'em.