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Durian, Asian fruit king origin, use, curiosities
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1. Durian is of origin
Durian (Durio zibethinus L.) is a fruit of the family Bombacaceae. Its name comes from the Malay word duri, meaning peach. It is also known as durian or citrus. It comes from Southeast Asia and neighbouring islands. It occurs wild in southern Taninthayi, Lower Burma and around villages on the Malay Peninsula. Commonly grown along roads or in salads from south-eastern India and Ceylon to New Guinea. In addition to Asia, it is also grown in Thailand, Central and North America.2. Durian is a tree
Durian is a tropical plant. For proper growth it needs abundant rainfall. In India it blooms on the banks of rivers where its roots can reach water. It grows best in deep alluvial or clay soils. It usually blooms in March and April or in September and October. Durian trees are very tall reach up to 40 m in height. They are straight, with short straight soil and an irregular crown with roughly thin branches that are covered with young green or copper branches.3. Durian's taste and smell
There are many varieties of durian, of which the name itself is about 300. Although a few are odorless, most of them have a strong odor. It is similar to a mixture of spoiled meat and moulded cheese. However, each is associated with something else. Everyone who has ever had the pleasure of smelling durian fruit has certainly remembered it. Plant scientist Otis W. Barrett describes durian as a combination of rotting onion, garlic or garlic, and some of its specific flavours.4. Durian has a nutritional value
Durian fruit is a true vitamin bomb. Table 1. It has a nutritional value of 100 g of fruit. The average durian fruit weighs about 600 g. Durian is a source of vitamins B B1, B2, B3, B6 and vitamin C. It also contains magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, zinc, and high amounts of fiber. Source: Durian, raw or frozen, USDA, ndb.5. Durian health properties
Durian has anti-inflammatory properties. Fruit juice is used as an effective anti-diarrheal agent. Extract from leaves and juices is used in swelling, skin diseases and bathing for people with jaundice. It is also used in traditional Asian medicine as an anti-fever medication and a powerful aphrodisiac.6. Durian use in the kitchen
It is most commonly eaten raw, preferably refrigerated, and sometimes cooked with sugar or coconut water. It is then used as a condiment in traditional and sweet South-East Asian cuisines. In Indonesia it is used to prepare a sauce that is eaten with rice. In Palembang, it is fermented, sometimes smoked and served as an appetizer.7. Durian Where to buy?
Durian can be bought in stores with Asian cuisine. Unfortunately, in Poland it is very hard to find. On the Internet you can find one store where the price of this fruit is PLN 250 per article. Although Asian countries produce preparations of durian, i.e. Dried pieces of fruit or suspended in syrup in a can, in Polish stores you can rarely find this type of products.8. Durian is curious
Due to the characteristic strong smell, consuming durian is prohibited in most public places in South Asia.9. Summary
Durian is a very controversial fruit. Despite its repellent scent, it is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It is used in traditional Asian medicine, among other things as an effective anti-fever and aphrodisiac.
