Durians, King of fruits
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Regarded by many people in southeast Asia as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size and strong odour.
The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour that is strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as having a pleasantly sweet fragrance; others find the aroma overpowering and revolting. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as rotten onions, turpentine, and raw sewage. The persistence of its odour, which may linger for several days, has led to the fruit's banishment from hotels and public transportation in Southeast Asia.
Submitted: 27/08/2016
Accepted: 28/09/2016
Durians, King of fruits
Buy this photo on Getty Images : Getty Images
Regarded by many people in southeast Asia as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size and strong odour.
The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour that is strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as having a pleasantly sweet fragrance; others find the aroma overpowering and revolting. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as rotten onions, turpentine, and raw sewage. The persistence of its odour, which may linger for several days, has led to the fruit's banishment from hotels and public transportation in Southeast Asia.
Submitted: 27/08/2016
Accepted: 28/09/2016