Durian Fruit – Benefits of this stinky yet delicious favorite of the Raw Food World

Durian: smells bad but tastes great?
It is the big brown spikey fruit that you may seem at certain times of the year piled high on little road stands around the island. Inside the durian is the soft, custard-like flesh of the fruit and it tastes delicious. If, that is, you can get over the smell! Yes, it is the durian fruit that is widely known for being the worst smelling fruit ever. The smell is often compared to rotten eggs, dirty socks, smelly armpits and even toe jam. And it’s true!
In many places around SE Asia, durian fruit is banned in hotel rooms, buses, taxes and public areas because the smell is so strong, it can linger for hours, even days.
But, just like an aged cheese that might initially smell uninviting, when you get to the flavor, it can be astoundingly good! Amazing good! Quite possibly the best raw food experience you could ever possibly have!

The Durian Fruit, a favorite amongst Raw Foodists
Like cheese, some people like the fresh durian more firm while others prefer it more soft, like a custard. In the supermarkets here in Thailand, they will not let you touch the pre-packaged durian because everyone wants to poke it to see how it feels!
In Thailand, they also make durian ice cream and durian candies. Thai people love the fresh durian! They instinctively know the durian fruit is good to de-stress naturally, gain energy & make you feel happy!

Local, Organic Tropical Fruit - Durian!
There are many health benefits to the durian fruit. It is excellent for overall cleansing because it is a natural sulfur food. It is an excellent source of good fat which is important to the raw food diet. It is organic and locally grown, so especially is you visit Asia, you should be eating this fruit and not buying imported irradiated grapes from Brazil!!
Perhaps the best health benefit of the durian fruit is that it gives you a natural high. It is an excellent raw food for relieving stress naturally due to the high amounts of tryptophan in it. Tryptophan is a naturally occurring element in the durian known to relieve anxiety, depression, insomnia, pain and pre-menstrual conditions (PMT).

Freshly Cut Mon Thong next to Durian Ban
I encourage you to try them all and see which durian you like best! If you can’t make it to South East Asia for your durian, try your local Asian market. Many times they sell whole frozen durians. Ask around! Whatever you do, don’t miss out on trying this very special fruit!
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Hello,
I have tried and love durian. looking to buy fresh durian seeds online. Currently they are going for 5 – 6 dollars per seed or more depending where you are looking. Do you know where I can get some durian seeds that will germinate well for a good price?
thank you,
Michael Cote’
Haven’t had the opportunity yet to do the Durian. Thanks for posting. Looks beautiful. When I get the chance I’ll have to keep the stinky thing outside 🙂
Hello, I’ve been looking for the durian fruit for so long and I’ve finally found it in an Asian groceries store in my town (I live in the United States)! Although, they sell it frozen as you reported, so my question is: how to choose the best durian at the frozen stage (does the shape matter?)? And also, should I leave it outside and let it unfreeze or should I open it while it still may have ice on the outside? 🙂 I’m so excited to try it for the first time, I need to know how to get the right and best experience!
Hello, Best to let it unfreeze for a few hours then it should be fine to crack open and enjoy! The shape does not matter, and once it is frozen the flavor is already set (meaning it will not continue to ripen obviously) so just choose one that you think looks good!
very very well done vdo!
thanks enjoy it a lot
you look great too