THE Musang King durian from Malaysiahas proven to be so delicious that StanleyHo, who is Macau’s Gambling King, sent his personal jet to pick up 88 durians from Singapore. China Press reported that Ho bought about RM4,800 worth of the durian from the 818 Durian Stall in the island republic. Ho then shared the king of fruits with his friend Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing by giving him 10 durians. The daily reported that Ho’s worker wanted to buy 98 durians but only managed to get 88 as supply was low due to adverse weather. In Singapore, the Musang King durian costs about RM38 per kilo, the daily reported.
Length: 20-35cm, diameter: 18-22 cm and weighs from 1-9kg.
Rind: thick, semi-wood with stout, sharply pointed spines; color: yellowish-green.
Edible Pulp/ flesh: After opening the fruit you will find 5 or less compartments containing the creamy-white or yellowish edible pulp with custard-like consistency.
Seeds: 1 to 7 chestnut-like seeds, 2-6 cm long with glossy, red-brown color.
Health Benefits:
Durian is extremely nutritious because it is rich in vitamin B, C and E and with high iron content. Eating durian is alleged to restore the health of ailing humans and animals.
A preparation from its roots and leaves is prescribed by traditional doctors for fevers and jaundice.
Decoctions of the leaves and fruits are applied to swellings and skin diseases.
Durian fruit helps lower cholesterol.
Durian is a strong blood cleanser.
The ash of the burned rind is taken after childbirth.
Durian contains high levels of the amino acid tryptophan, known to alleviate anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and create feelings of happiness, by raising levels of serotonin in the brain
Durian contains high level of soft protein which makes it a good muscle builder.
Durian has a reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac.
Durian is recommended as a good source of raw fats.