Conclusions and outlook
Durian fruit (flesh, rind, and seed) appear to have nutraceutical
value. Investigating the edible portion of durian and its residues
(hull and seed) can be useful for food, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic
applications. Presence of antimicrobial activities can effective
to replace synthetic chemicals. Though, durian fruit contains
high amounts of bioactive compounds there is no literature
reported on the actual mechanisms involved in the inhibition of
tumours cell or antimicrobial activity.
Further studies are warranted to provide details on the functional
properties of durian flour (pulp or rind) in order to identity
their suitability as a functional food ingredient. As durian fruits are
rich in dietary fibre, they can be incorporated to develop novel
wheat or other cereal based bakery products. Another area to be
explored is the potential use of durian seeds in food and pharmaceutical
applications.