durian
Pronounced:DOOR-ee-uhn
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The fruit of a Malaysian tree that can weigh up to 10 pounds. It has a brownish-green, semi-hard shell covered with thick spikes, and is slightly larger than a football. The creamy, slightly sweet flesh has a rich custardy texture. The seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts. The fruit has an overpowering odor, similar to stinky feet. Durian has been described as "smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven." Durian fruit is used in a variety of Malaysian sweets, such as candy, rose biscuits and cakes.
Ethnicity: Malaysian Ingredient
Season: available year-round
How to select: Generally not available fresh in the US. Preserved dried, canned and frozen durian can be found in Asian markets.
| Nutrition Facts | ||
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| Calculated for 1 | ||
| Calories 16989 | ||
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| Total Fat 0.0g | % | |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | % | |
| Sodium 0mg | % | |
| Potassium 0mg | % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.0g | % | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | % | |
| Sugars 0.0g | ||
| Protein 0.0g | % | |
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