Bountiful durian harvest this year

[yuiyoshida]

Durian lovers and adventurous foodies can expect to binge on more durians this season compared to last year.

Bao Sheng Durian Farm third-generation farmer Chang Zhi Vooi, 21, said this was due to the good weather this year which brought on the growth of more of the king of fruits.

He added that this also meant a higher probability of durians which produce the numbing sensation, also termed as the "fifth flavour" of durians - the other four being sweet, bitter, flowery and winey.

"We cannot guarantee it, but from experience there are good chances of encountering more durians with the numbing effect.

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[packman]

1. That guy that eats all kind of wierd stuff - Andrew Zimmern

Can't stomach this fruit - says it reminds him of rotted onions with the same texture.

[Arkansas Granny]

2. My daughter-in-law talked me into trying durian one time right after she came to the states.

Although she was really happy to find the fruit at one of our local Asian markets, I didn't care for the taste and it's not something I want to repeat. Actually, the peel/outer covering smelled better than the fruit itself.