Wednesday, June 1, 2011

EXOTIC FRUITS TO TRY

 

Durian

02-Durian

This Southeast Asian delicacy is known first and foremost for its potent odour, which is said to be similar to rotting food or garbage. It’s so pungent, in fact, that it’s banned from certain restaurants and hotels, as the smell can linger for days.

The durian tree does not bear fruit until it is 15 years old, making its prized crop very expensive—up to $50 per fruit, according to National Geographic. About the size of a volleyball, the fruit's shell is covered in short spikes, and needs to be broken open like a coconut to reach the fleshy middle, which can be eaten raw, but is also used in anything from Malaysian candy and ice cream to traditional soups.

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