Durian Fruit, Why All the Negativity?

Durian, a large spiked Malaysian fruit, is often looked at with distaste among foreigners who claim the smell is disgusting and the taste worse. Because of this view, hotels and public transport systems across Southeast Asia have banned the fruit for fear of upsetting tourists. Is this treatment justified on account of the so-called horrible taste and smell, or should we instead be sampling this Far Eastern delight at every opportunity? Known across Southeast Asia as the 'King of Fruits', durian is quite hard to get into because of its tough spiked shell, and if a fruit works that hard to protect its contents, there must be something worthwhile good inside!

In reality, durian smells great and tastes even better. When opened, the tough exterior contains a soft fleshy fruit, encased in the soft interior. The taste is creamy and extremely tasty, and the taste differs subtly between fruits.
So popular is the fruit in Southeast Asia, you will come across durian events where people can go in and sample the different flavours and smells of this large exotic fruit. If you visit the Far East, you should try durian, particularly because the cost to buy in the UK can be as much as £30, hard to digest when you consider the same fruit, freshly cut in Malaysia might cost you as little as £1.
Eaten on its own or used to flavour savoury or sweet dishes, durian is a tropical delight, and is an experience not to be missed whilst visiting the Far East.
Durian, a large spiked Malaysian fruit, is often looked at with distaste among foreigners who claim the smell is disgusting and the taste worse. Because of this view, hotels and public transport systems across Southeast Asia have banned the fruit for fear of upsetting tourists.
In reality, durian smells great and tastes even better. When opened, the tough exterior contains a soft fleshy fruit, encased in the soft interior. The taste is creamy and extremely tasty, and the taste differs subtly between fruits.
So popular is the fruit in Southeast Asia, you will come across durian events where people can go in and sample the different flavours and smells of this large exotic fruit.

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