The durian (pronounced /ˈdjʊriən/) is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio and the Malvaceae family[1][3] (although some taxonomists place Durio in a distinct family, Durionaceae). Widely known and revered in southeast Asia as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale yellow to red, depending on the species.
The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and offensive. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as almonds, rotten onions, turpentine and gym socks. The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in southeast Asia.
The durian, native to Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia, has been known to the Western world for about 600 years. The 19th-century British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace famously described its flesh as "a rich custard highly flavoured with almonds". The flesh can be consumed at various stages of ripeness, and it is used to flavour a wide variety of savoury and sweet edibles in Southeast Asian cuisines. The seeds can also be eaten when cooked.
There are 30 recognised Durio species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit. Durio zibethinus is the only species available in the international market: other species are sold in their local regions. There are hundreds of durian cultivars; many consumers express preferences for specific cultivars, which fetch higher prices in the market.
RED DURIAN
Red Durian is an exotic durian fruit red as blood. Eating durian is not drunk because the alcohol content is relatively low. Red Durian (Durio graveolens) is widely available in Kutai district, living in forests, fields and the edge of the Mahakam river.
Red Durian this by the Dayak Kenyah called durian leaves. Perhaps due to the leaf width almost as wide as the palm of an adult hand. This plant likes the soil type silt (alluvial) to place its growth, with a height of 50-800 m above sea level.
Durian Durio graveolens Latin name has a characteristic red-colored flesh. Unlike the durian in general, smaller seeds and red durian flesh were thicker and sweeter. Alcohol levels were lower and more stinging fruit aroma. For size, the fruit is of medium size or slightly smaller than the other durian. Fruit skin color is no different from other durian fruit that is yellow. To monitor this way of life just like any other durian fruit that is grown in the tropics at an altitude of approximately 50 to 800 meters above sea level. But the time for red durian fruit is uncertain, not certain when this durian fruit. What is certain is red durian fruit only once a year.
Durian Benefits To Health
The disease can be alleviated by eating Durian. Hear durian that crossed my mind is a delicious fruit but evil as the super high fat content. But do not be afraid first, if not excessive durian eating can be just the medicine.
Durian's most lots contain carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Not only that, other substances such as fiber, calcium, folic acid, magnesium, zinc and iron are also present in it.
Because of the high calorie, durian fruit is hot so that patients with diabetes or pregnant women is not recommended to eat durian.
Just imagine that in 100 grams of durian contained 147 kcal. That means when a person eating 1 kg of durian, the number of calories she has received 1470 kcal or already comparable with meal portions for one day.
Durian also contains a lot of sugar even though there are biological manganese that can keep sugar levels stable. For pregnant women, durian is believed to no good because they contain lots of sugar and a little alcohol.
Although no studies that prove that the Durian triggers contractions and a miscarriage, pregnant women are always advised to not eat too much of this fruit.
Digestive disorders can also occur if the durian is consumed along with alcohol. Research at the University of Tsukuba, Japan and even proves sulfur content in durian can inhibit the metabolism of alcohol and can lead to death.
Well, that's all the dangers that exist on durian if you eat too much or be coupled with high-cholesterol foods such as meat or alcohol.
On the other hand, durian, dubbed as the 'king of fruits' is also a lot of benefits that not only obtained from the fruit but the skin and leaves are also useful. Durian skin could to repel mosquitoes and treat ringworm while the leaves are widely used as a decoction for fever.
But since not many people who eat durian leaves skin especially, benefit from the delicious durian flesh is certainly more readily available.
Quoted from Healthmad, Friday (12/11/2010), the following are some diseases that can be overcome by eating durian fruit which is not too much.
1. Overcoming constipation because many contain fiber
2. Overcoming anemia because it contains folate or vitamin B9 is needed to produce red blood cells
3. Maintaining healthy skin because it contains Vitamin C that act as antioxidants and antiaging
4. Contains lots of potassium or calcium, so good for bones and joints keseahtan
5. Origin does not eat too much, the content of manganese in the durian can keep blood sugar levels remain stable
6. Contain copper compounds that can maintain the health of the thyroid gland
7. Keeping appetite because many contain thiamine or Vitamin B1
8. Overcoming migraine because it contains the compound riboflavin or vitamin B2
9. Relieves stress and overcoming depression because it contains Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine
10. Maintaining oral health because they contain posphor.
But if you eat durian obtained even unpleasant body, try to check again how many durians that have been eaten and what to eat durian sparking friend not feeling well.
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