The fleshy perianths, which surround the seeds, are eaten fresh or cooked. The flesh, typically yellow or orange, sometimes white to pinkish, is soft and mushy with a strong and very characteristic odour. The flavour is sweet, resembling durian and mango. The seeds are eaten roasted or boiled in salty water for 30 minutes, and have a nutty flavour. Young fruits are cooked in coconut milk and eaten as a curried vegetable or in soup