Durian is possibly the most notorious of fruits found in Thailand. The reason for this notoriety is the strong smell which the ripe Durian fruit gives off. Most hotels, buses and air carriers actually operate a strict no Durian policy due to the pungent aroma that Durian has.

Durian has earned the name “King of Fruits” and despite its strong smell, it is easy to see why. The mature fruit is roughly the size of a basket ball, dark green, with large spikes. The skin is tough, and the pulpy, stringy outer flesh is extremely tough to cut and entirely inedible. The actual part of the Durian which is eaten is only the very small internal core. A white to light yellow kernel, soft and very light. The taste is singular, although it resembles custard, with a little citrus tang.

This fruit is only usually available between the months of May and August.

*Please note that Durian is not eligible for exchange, refund or replacement. We are working hard to import the best quality Durians from Thailand and Malaysia on a weekly basis, however, due to the nature of this product, it’s not possible to assess the ripeness of the fruit. Buyers should buy this product at their own risk.

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