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!