Product Description

                                                                                DURIAN
Thai Name: Thurian
Scientific Name: Durio zibethinus Mer

Durian is reputed to be the "King of tropical fruits". Durians are grown in the Eastern and Southern of Thailand. The name durian comes from the Malay word "duri" meaning thorn. A mature fruit can be determined by its odour and golden yellow-brown external appearance. Flesh is creamy yellow and sweet. Monthong (Golden pillow) is most popular variety. The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour that is strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as pleasantly fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and revolting. Its odour is so unique that hotels and airlines ban customers from carrying the durian. The ripe flesh can perhaps best be enjoyed when mixed with Sticky Rice with Coconut milk.
 
Nutrition:
 
Durian fruit contains a high amount of sugar, vitamin C, potassium, and the serotonergic amino acid tryptophan, and is a good source of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It is recommended as a good source of raw fats by several raw food advocates.

Availability: Year Round.
Peak: May-Sep
Variety: Mon Thong(Golden Pillow)
Weight: 2-6 kg
Taste: sweet
Shape: elongated, the base has a pronounced beak
 
Storage: 
Mature unripe durian: 10-15 days at 14-16°C, 85-90% RH
ripen durian (whole fruit): 7-14 days at 13-15°C, 90-95% RH
without refrigeration the ripen fruit has a shelf life only 2-5 days.
The pulp can be refrigerated up to 7 days in closed pack aging or frozen for later use.



Packing Style:
Big Paper Box
Size:   14.5 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm.
N.W./Box:   18.5Kgs.
G.W.: 20.0Kgs.