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FRUITS
Durian: A King Like No OtherBy Airene Dallah M. Labitigan
What about Durian?
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A closer look
Definition and History
• The word durian came from the Malay word “duri” which means “thorn”.
• One of Southeast Asia’s most ancient and primitive trees.
• It has a lifespan of 80 – 150 years.
Definition and History
• Fruits grow directly from the trunk in what is called a cauliflorous growth.
• Flesh is called aril.
• It can weigh up to 18lbs or 8kg!
Definition and History
• The incredibly strong odor of the durian aril is an advertisement to all kinds of animals that a meal is waiting for them!
Problem
• People tend to ignore and not eat the fruit because of the smell!
Survey results
“Smell”
Health benefits
• Multivitamins(Vitamins A, E, C, Calcium, Potassium,
Thiamine, Riboflavin, Sugar, Fat, Protein, Folate)
Health benefits
• Amino acid(Sexual hormones, sleep induction,
treatment of epilepsy)Note: Alcoholic drinks+ durian is a NO.
Health benefits
• Dietary fiber(Laxative, prevents colon cancer)
Health benefits
• Vitamin B6(Helps fight depression)
How to eat a durian
Step 1:Prepare yourself MENTALLY.
How to eat a durian
Step 2:Prepare yourself PHYSICALLY.
How to eat a durian
Step 3:Just EAT!
Why try eating a durian?
• It’s one of a kind fruit that can be found only in Southeast Asia!
Why try eating a durian?
• “90% of people who try durian for the first time like it, but 20% don’t like the smell.” (Mr. Ishak Hassan, Durian Shoppe Manager, Malaysia)
Why try eating a durian?
• There will be an odorless durian soon from Thailand! (No thrill though)
Try it for yourself!
For questions, please tweet me at@rocketaire
Thank you for listening!