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Durian’s story: 4 Interesting Facts about “Unfriendly Fruit”!

Originating from Malaysia, Durian is a type of fruit primarily found in tropical countries. Durian holds cultural significance in many Southeast Asian countries and is often associated with celebrations and festivals. It is also considered a symbol of national identity in some places.

Durian has spiky skin, but inside, it boasts firm and fragrant golden-yellow flesh. Additionally, this fruit has an "indescribable" scent, which is neither sweet nor foul, so it's not surprising that many people fall in love with it, while some individuals and even some nations have banned the spiky fruit from public transportation. Furthermore, the following facts are sure to make you say "Wow"! 

 
(Durian)

Durian is a polarizing fruit—people tend to either love it or dislike it intensely due to its strong odor and distinct taste.

The reduction or deficiency of Serotonin (it is produced by the stimulation of Vitamin B6). Therefore, you can prevent depression by supplementing with durian. Because this vitamin of durian is extremely high.

(Treating depression)

2. Durian with The Highest Price.

There are numerous durian varieties, each with its own unique flavor, texture, and aroma. Popular varieties include Musang King, D24, Monthong, and many others.

In Thailand, there was once a durian sold for 1.5 million baht during the King Durian Festival in Nonthaburi in 2019. This durian is of the Kanyao cultivar and is described as being as smooth as ice cream with a rich creamy flavor.

(Durian - the highest price)

3. Scent creates Distance

As mentioned, Durian is a fruit with a strong and hard-to-describe smell. This smell has led to bans on carrying durians on some trains in Singapore and in some hotels in Japan and Hong Kong

(Strong smell)

4. One of The Most Nutritious Fruits

100g of Durian contains:

  • 27,1g carbohydrate
  • 5,33g fat
  • 3,8g fiber
  • 19,7 mg Vitamin C
  • 3mg Magie
  • 6g Canxi
  • 436mg Kali and other

Durian is a nutritious fruit, rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins (especially vitamin C and B vitamins), and minerals (such as potassium and copper). It is relatively high in calories due to its carbohydrate content.

Some diseases can be improved or prevented with this fruit, including:

  • Cardiovascular disease: Durian has a high potassium content, which is good for blood circulation.
  • Reducing the risk of cancer: The antioxidants in durian help eliminate free radicals from the body (the main cause of cancer cell formation and development), reducing the risk of cancer.
(Nutritious fruit)

5. Head Bleeding with Durian

An interesting fact is that accidents caused by falling durians hitting heads are quite common. It's not surprising because durian has a large size with spiky outer shells, so if it falls and hits a person, the consequences can be unfortunate. That's why many places put up signs to warn people about their positioning when durian is ripened on the tree. Do you have the courage to experience this?

 
(Accident caused by Durian)

These are some fascinating facts about this delicious and creamy fruit (view more). The above facts will enrich your knowledge. Probably, they might help you prevent some accidents.