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Which month is durian season in Malaysia?
Malaysia’s durian season happens in stages each year according to state. It typically starts in Penang in May, followed by Johor in June or July. It then extends to Perak and Pahang in early July or in early August.
What season is durian?
Durians are usually in season between December and February, before they die down until June and peak again until August. Even during durian seasons, durian prices can fluctuate throughout the year. They may be cheaper when they are in season, and slightly pricier during low peak periods.
How many types of durian are there in Malaysia?
There are 13 common Malaysian varieties having favourable qualities of colour, texture, odour, taste, high yield, and resistance against various diseases. Musang King (D197) is the most popular durian breed from Malaysia, rendered in Chinese as “Mao Shan Wang” (猫山王), which is usually the priciest of all cultivars.
What is the best time to eat durian?
Durian contains tryptophan, an essential amino acid that is required to increase the levels of melatonin. So eating a seed of durian near bedtime may help you sleep better.
Why durian is bad for health?
Scientists believe that sulfur-like compounds in durian may prevent certain enzymes from breaking down alcohol, causing increased alcohol levels in your blood. This could lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and heart palpitations ( 2 ). To be safe, avoid eating durian and drinking alcohol at the same time.
Are durians good for you?
Durian fruit is incredibly high in healthy nutrients, including B vitamins, vitamin C, minerals, plant compounds, healthy fats, and fiber.
What happens if you eat too much durian?
It is not known if durian is safe. Eating durian fruit might cause stomach discomfort, gas, diarrhea, vomiting, or allergic reactions in some people. Eating durian seeds might cause shortness of breath.
Which type of durian is best?
Mao Shan Wang is one of the most popular types of durian and known as the ‘crème de la crème’ of durians. It is said to be the richest and best-tasting durian to ever be bred.
What should not eat after durian?
“You should also not mix durian with watermelon. This can cause indigestion,” said Chang who owns a durian farm in Balik Pulau. A poster cautioning against mixing durian with caffeine, alcohol, carbonated drinks, milk products, crabs or eggplant is being circulated on social media but the claims have been debunked.