::Durians:: Do you like it?

I have seen this fruit occasionally in out grocers but never knew anything about it. I like to try new and exotic fruits but wasn't even sure how to eat one of these. How do you eat them?

I love the durian. Widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the "King of Fruits", the fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and a formidable thorn-covered husk. The fruit can grow up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lbs). The hard outer husk is covered with sharp, prickly thorns, while the edible custard-like flesh within emits the strong, distinctive odour, which is so fragrant or overpowering and offensive to some. The taste of the flesh can be nutty ,bitter or sweet.

I have not ever had one of these before but have seen them on the foodtv. I have wanted to try them out just to see what they are like for myself. I don't think I have ever seen one in the stores so I don't know if I would be able to try one anytime soon.

Talking about durian...i like it soooooo much!!! i don't care about the odor of it, to get rid of durian smell over you mounth we just have to ear the inside skin a little after eating the fruit. and i can handle 3 durian fruit by my self if you give me one. wanna bet? hehehehh.....

Durian...hhmm, the mention of it bring the smell to my nose. I used to eat lots and lots of durian. But now, I couldn't even finish a durian by myself. Guess it the age that it stop me from eating too much of the fruit. Plus mentally, I'm afraid of getting diabetes. Durian is so sweet that one seed of durian contain sugar as much as 1 teaspoon of it. If really I'm craving for it, I will eat one or two seed only. Here is some tips for those people to try durian, Seriously you should try. Please hold your breath from smelling the durian and take a little of the flesh to taste it. You will be surprise of how good it is. I let my German friend tried eating them when she came to Singapore. Since then, when she is here, she will request that I bring her to eat this king of fruit. Durian can be make into cakes, candy, ice cream and also durian puff. It can also be include in a dessert kind like green bean with durian. So folks, if you ever see them when travelling in Asia, do try them to experience the uniqueness in GOD creation. A thorny fruit with a smooth and creamy flesh. BTW, the durian tree is a tall tree. There is a saying that said that durian fruit have eyes cause it never fall on human being head, not like coconut.

I have eaten a durian candy, but never a fruit. I didn't like the candy much and I don't think I could like the fruit. Do they have the same taste anyway?

i like durian very much, but unfortunately, durian fruit is expencive to me. but when i miss the taste, i just buy pop ice durian, ice cream durian, and ketan durian. lol

I love eating durian and the smell don't bother me. I love to eat it then sip a cup of coffee with creamer. The taste remains in your mouth and with coffee it is awesome.

Yes ofcource its popular here in Philippines...In Davao city Philippines they celebrate annually Kadayawan festival featuring durian in Davao City...yeah i can't take its smell that's why I never eat durian as a fruit...

I do not hate durian, I have never tasted. My mother likes to eat durian, I do not understand why the foul smell of the fruit so she could eat so much fun, I am curious to taste what it is, but I do not have the courage to try.

I definitely love to eat durians. THey taste heavenly. I had them during my last trip home. It seems like you can get durians throughout the year but I prefer eating them when they are in season. It tastes better. I love the deserts made out of fresh durian.

yeah it tastes good but smells yakkkkkkkkkk.......

well, i dont like fruit, to stinky for me but i love the durian candies

how could one not like durian? As a singaporean, i'm PROUD and totally in love with the fruit! some of my local friends think it stinks but trust me... i can smell it from miles away. though it tends to smell stuffy without ventilation, but i still love the smell!!! all these talk about durians is making me hungry...

Yes, the seasonal fruit with hard thick spiky rind. Here in Malaysia we too call durian as king of fruits. There are dozens species of durians found in my country. I prefer those with yellowish, thick and milky flesh or the one with the slight bitter taste. The D24 is the popular good species which can be obtained with moderate price here.

though the odor of durian is so nasty but it's really great! i love it frozen 'coz seems we're eating a creamy so milky ice cream then... ssllluuurrpp!

I can stand the strong smell of durian, but I'm not much of a fan of that fruit either. I have tasted it, and it tastes rich and pretty good, actually. I believe it's packed with nutrients, a great aphrodisiac and a close relative of the jackfruit. I don't mind eating it when it's available, but I won't bother looking for it either when it's not in season. I totally can do without it. :)

nyaaa i miss durian . well well i love this so much much much !! but just for info.. eating too much durian will cause bad for our health.. well durian can make our throat feel so hotter. and make us feel dizzy -- just in case , if u eat to much durian =D but anyway!! i love durian \^^/

I LURVE IT! I am not addicted like I must eat it regularly, but I love the smell. Even when it's stuck to my hands hours and hours after I've washed my hands! I don't think it smells of rank cheese. It's yummy and creamy and the king of fruits! I also love the mangosteens that are usually sold side by side with it. Mangosteens are supposed to be 'cooling' alongside the 'heaty' durian.

I never thought i'd see a discussion on Durian on here! It's awesome! How can you not like it? Especially if it's that little bit bitter...oh YUM! I wish Australia had decent durians like they do in SE Asia!