Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
  
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
  
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
  
Gastric irritation
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
  
33
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
240.00 kcal
  
38
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Berry, Tree fruit
  
Season
Monsoon
  
Summer
  
Varieties
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
  
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Green
  
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Yellowish Green
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Tough
  
Crispy
  
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
  
Astringent
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
  
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Loamy, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5-6.5
  
6-6.8
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
  
Dry, Warm
  
Facts about
- 1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
- It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
- Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.
  
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
No
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Thailand
  
Germany
  
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
  
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
  
Top Importer
China
  
Not Available
  
Top Exporter
Thailand
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
  
Ribes uva-crispa
  
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
  
Ribes grossularia
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Malvales
  
Saxifragales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Grossulariaceae
  
Genus
Durio
  
Ribes
  
Species
D. zibethinus
  
R. uva-crispa
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Saxifrage