展品详情
Material / Composition:
Scientific Name: Durio zibethinus
Category: Tropical fruit (botanical berry)
Variety : Musang King & Black Thorn
Physical Characteristics: Large spiky husk with thick rind; soft, creamy yellow flesh (arils) surrounding large seeds.
Nutritional Composition: High in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, healthy fats, vitamins (especially vitamin C and B-complex), and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron. Contains natural sugars and sulfur compounds responsible for its strong aroma.
Main Application / Uses:
Culinary:
Consumed fresh as a fruit.
Used in desserts such as cakes, ice cream, pastries, and candies.
Incorporated into savory dishes in Southeast Asian cuisine.
Processing:
Pulp is frozen, vacuum-packed, or made into pastes and powders for food products.
Seed Use:
Seeds can be boiled or roasted and eaten as snacks.
By-products:
Husk and shell used in composting, charcoal production, or as biomass.
Cultural / Economic Significance:
Known as the “King of Fruits” in Southeast Asia.
Major export product in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.