Is there a way to bridge the cultural divide surrounding durian?

The durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and thorn-covered rind. The fruit can grow as large as 30 cm (12 in) long and 15 cm (6 in) in ... Oct 1, 2014 ... That big, hulking thorny beast, with an aroma so strong it'll knock your grandma to her feet. Native to Malaysia and Indonesia, it's a divisive ... Mar 30, 2023 ... 3. “Deeply musky”. Frommer's Guide to Malaysia notes that the durian is “a large green, spiky fruit that, when cut open, smells worse than old ... Jan 30, 2013 ... This post is dedicated to clearing up whatever confusion exists between jackfruit and durian and proving, once and for all, that jackfruit is not anything like ... Jul 26, 2020 ... Frozen durians arrive with almost no smell. It only comes alive as it defrosts. 18 months of trading frozen imported durian and Australian fresh ... Jun 4, 2018 ... Ripe durians have a distinctly pungent aroma, but not overwhelmingly so. The best place to take a whiff is at the root of the stem and the seams ... Jan 9, 2024 ... Durian is a large, spiky tropical fruit indigenous to Southeast Asia. Durian has a spiny, thick husk ranging in color from dull green to slightly yellow-brown. Jan 19, 2023 ... Durian is a fruit that grows on several different species of trees across southeast Asia. The outside is covered in a thick, brown rind coated in large spikes. Mar 7, 2023 ... Falling in love with durian — in all its complex pungency — helped the author feel more strongly connected to her father's Singaporean roots ... Apr 27, 2020 ... A common method is knocking a few times using a rubber-tipped stick. This paper proposes a method to indicate the ripeness of durians. The total ...