Durian (Duriozibethinus, family of Malvaceae)
The flesh or pulp can
be eaten at various stages of ripeness, and it is used as a
flavor base in a wide variety of culinary and sweet preparations
in Southeast Asian cuisines. Its edible flesh emits a
distinctive odor which can be described as strong and
penetrating even when the husk is intact. This unusual
stinky and intense odor of the fruit may have prompted
many people to express diverse and peculiar opinions.
Though it contains a relatively high amount of fats among
fruits, it is free from saturated fats and cholesterol. Durian
is abundant in dietary fiber; the fiber content helps to
protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure
time as well as by binding to cancer-causing chemicals
in the colon