1. What is Musang King durian?
Malaysian Musang King durian (or Musang King Durian) is one of the best quality durians and has become "the symbol" of Malaysia when it was presented by the Prime Minister of Malaysia to the Prime Minister of Singapore at Malaysia's National Agricultural Produce event this year.
Malaysian Musang King durian is considered the best durian in the world.
* Exterior characteristics
+ Malaysian Musang King durians are not too large in size, have an oval shape from top to bottom, and dark green skin.
+ The durian thorns are very large, quite far apart, shaped like miniature pyramids (most other durians have cone-shaped thorns).
+ The stem connecting to the fruit is quite flat, thornless, with a characteristic groove between the durian stem and the fruit body.
+ The bottom of the durian fruit clearly shows 5 large lobes, embracing the body of the durian fruit.
In addition, a characteristic of Musang King durian seeds is that they are flat, flat-shaped rather than round like other common durians such as D24, D101,...
The exterior characteristics of Musang King durian are completely different from other durians
1.1 Origin
Musang King durian originates from Sabah state in Malaysia.
1.2 Season and brands
Malaysian Musang King durian is currently grown in 3 different regions with many different orchards. Each orchard has completely different packaging standards. Below, LeKhaMart reviews the 3 most popular Musang King durian brands today:
+ Gold box by Nana NFS
+ Black box exported to Australia and the US
+ Red box (less common in Vietnam)
Nana NFS gold box: very popular due to its beautiful design
The black box type is very luxurious, exported to Australia and the US
This type of box is more popular in Vietnam
2. Harvesting, packaging, and storage
2.1 Harvesting and packaging
The tree usually grows and achieves the best yield in areas with temperatures from 30 – 35 degrees Celsius and high light requirements. The maximum height of the tree is about 5m and the tree yields harvest after 3 – 5 years.
Malaysian Musang King durian is harvested entirely from fully ripe durians that have fallen off rather than being picked on the tree like Thai and Vietnamese durians, resulting in superior richness and aroma.
Then, the durian is shelled. Currently, all imported Malaysian Musang King durians into Vietnam are vacuum-packed, frozen, with a standard pulp weight of 400g.
The reason vacuum packaging is used is because Musang King durian is only picked when fully ripe on the tree (durian that is already ripe cannot be kept at room temperature for more than 2-3 days). In addition, limiting the transportation of durians on flights makes whole Musang King durians very difficult to be available in Vietnam.
2.2 Storage methods
Because it is imported frozen, Musang King durian usually has a long shelf life. To store Musang King in the best way, it should be kept in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator.
If you do not eat it immediately, or have not finished eating it, you can wrap it tightly with food wrap and store it in the refrigerator at a temperature of 4 to 8 degrees Celsius. However, because durian has a quite distinct smell, during storage, you should put the durian in a separate compartment to avoid other foods from absorbing the odor.
3. Where should you buy Musang King durian?
You can buy authentic Musang King durian (depending on the season) directly at LeKhaMart or you can choose to buy via Fanpage.
Durian is shelled, frozen and packed in standard 400g portions
4. How to choose Musang King durian
Musang King durian is an expensive fruit on the market today and captures the preference of many people.
+ For Musang King durians imported into the Vietnamese market, there are usually stamps with full information. Therefore, you need to clearly check the information printed on the product packaging before buying. You should choose products with the closest packaging date.
+ Choose durians with turmeric-yellow and smooth flesh. The packaged flesh must be intact and not bruised.
+ When buying Musang King durian, checking and evaluating the product's aroma is also very important. Remember that this durian variety will not have as strong a smell as other durians.
+ You should go to reputable imported fruit suppliers or large supermarkets to buy. Here you will feel secure about the price and quality of the product.
5. Why should you buy Musang King durian?
Musang King durian has small seeds, a high flesh ratio, and exceptional richness and aroma. Golden pulp, rich flavor, and chewy texture.
Durians are grown on mountains using organic methods, drop naturally, are chemical-free and only harvested when ripe on the tree, packaged within the day, providing the best durian flesh.
Musang King durian has small seeds, high ratio, exceptional richness and aroma
6. Health benefits of Musang King durian
- Durians are naturally ripened and rich in good nutrients for the body.
- Durian flesh is a rich source of nutrients, containing nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, and fiber. These compounds help provide necessary nutrients and energy for the body, helping you stay active throughout a long day.
- Durian also contains high concentrations of antioxidants and vitamin C to fight free radicals and improve the immune system. At the same time, nutrients from durian can also help prevent bacteria and pathogens from attacking more effectively.
- Folate found in Musang durian will also supply vitamin B9 to the body, which is essential for producing blood cells.
- Musang King durian has a good potassium content for the body and brings many benefits to bones. This content can help maintain calcium levels in the body by preventing calcium excretion through urine.
- Durian also contains low sodium content and patients with high blood pressure can still consume it.
- Eating durian regularly will help you overcome stress, fatigue, and limit depression.
- The moderate amount of tryptophan found in durian is also a natural sedative to treat insomnia. Therefore, you can use durian to improve your sleep quality.
- In particular, Musang King durian also helps you improve digestive health and prevent constipation. Therefore, for those who are lazy to eat vegetables, they can turn to durian to help their digestive system work better.
Musang King durian tastes best when eaten directly
7. How to consume Musang King durian
Musang King durian tastes best when eaten directly.
8. What does Musang King durian taste like?
Musang King durian is not too sweet and has a bitter taste like avocado.
One of the most prominent characteristics of Musang King durian is its dark yellow color, very smooth, fiber-free and firm, sticking together. Characteristic aroma, not too pungent or bitter like other durians.
