Introduction
Compelling scientific evidence support the beneficial effects of
fruit and vegetable consumption , and moderate alcohol
intake on cardiovascular health. Thus,
dietary policies in countries like the US support the inclusion of
these food items as part of disease preventive diets However, risky interactions with ethanol were observed in
some vegetables. Durian is an important nutritional resource
for Southeast Asian diets. Its increasing popularity
even in distant markets as the US and EC ensued the
intensification of research to inform and familiarise consumers
on the characteristics of the fruit Novel findings on
its bioactive composition and health benefits