For a long time, durian has been a delicacy for many enthusiasts, especially bitter melon durian. So have you known the details about bitter melon durian and how to choose delicious bitter melon durian? Join us to refer to the following article!
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1 What is Bitter Melon Durian?
Characteristics of Bitter Melon Durian
Bitter melon durian is a domesticated variety, commonly grown in the Mekong Delta provinces. This type of durian is very popular because of its easy-to-grow nature and affordable price.
Bitter melon durian is divided into two types: Golden Bitter Melon Durian and Green Bitter Melon Durian.
Green bitter melon durian is the more favored type as it offers higher yield, larger fruit, and more pulp compared to the golden variety.
Characteristics of Bitter Melon Durian
Why is it called Bitter Melon Durian?
It is called bitter melon durian because of its elongated shape and color, which resemble a bitter melon. In addition to its characteristic sweetness, bitter melon durian also has a distinct bitter taste, setting it apart from other types of durian.
Delicious Bitter Melon Durian
2 Is Bitter Melon Durian Tasty?
Bitter melon durian is delicious due to its unique flavor. The pulp inside has a moderate sweet and buttery taste without being overpowering, and when eaten, you’ll notice a slight distinctive bitterness that prevents any cloying sensation.
Not only does it offer a distinctive aroma and taste, but bitter melon durian is also nutritious, rich in vitamins A, C, B1, B2, and B3, all of which are beneficial to our health.
3 Distinctive Features of Bitter Melon Durian
Bitter melon durian has an elongated shape, a color resembling bitter gourd, sharp thorns, and a thick rind. Inside, the seeds are large, so the amount of pulp is relatively less, accounting for only about 16-18%.
The pulp of bitter melon durian is usually soft, pale yellow, with a distinctive aroma and mild bitterness.
Distinctive Features of Bitter Melon Durian
4 How to Choose Delicious Bitter Melon Durian
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Shape: evenly swollen, not deformed. The fruit is divided into distinct segments. Choose fruits with slightly cracked rinds and a characteristic aroma, as these are ripe and mature durians.
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Select fruits with slightly rounded, large, and firm spines. Those with sharp, small spines are unripe and tend to be woody. Opt for fruits with yellow, dry stems that show clear signs of detachment, indicating a riper and tastier durian.
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Color: a greenish-gray or greenish-grayish-yellow hue indicates the pulp will be creamy yellow, and the seeds will be flat.
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Sound when tapping the durian: Tap the durian with a knife handle; if it makes a ‘bop bop’ or ‘thump thump’ sound, the pulp is thick, and the seeds are flat and super tasty. If it sounds hollow, the seeds are flat, but the durian isn’t as delicious.
Delicious Bitter Melon Durian
5 Price and Where to Buy Bitter Melon Durian
Bitter Melon Durian costs approximately 120,000 – 150,000 VND/kg.
As of April 2022, bitter melon durian costs around 120,000 – 150,000 VND per kg.
You can find bitter melon durian at reputable fruit shops, local markets, and large supermarkets like Co.op Mart, Vinmart, and Big C.
Alternatively, you can visit durian orchards and pick your own delicious bitter melon durians!
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This article provides a detailed analysis of bitter melon durian and how to choose the best ones. Hopefully, you found it informative.
