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Hooray!🎉 Durian season is coming soon! Malaysia is home to some of the world’s most popular and flavorful durians. Durian was known as the king of fruits in the world but which are the top 5 among these kings?👑
Whether you’re a durian enthusiast or first-timer, this blog will walk you through the top 5 durian varieties in Malaysia, Let’s prepare your wallet💸and follow us to dive in.
🥇 1. Musang King - D197
Source: AgroBazaar Online
📍Region of Origin: Pahang, Kelantan, Johor
👅Flavor: Bittersweet, creamy, lingering aftertaste
💲Price: Expensive
Musang King is the undisputed king of Malaysian durians. It has a distinct aroma and its golden yellow flesh is creamy and with a perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness that lingers on your palate long after your last bite. Its flesh is also thick, buttery and only with small seeds. So, you can enjoy more delicious durian!😍
🧐How to Differentiate It: The husk often has a star-like pattern at the bottom and a greenish-yellow with spiky edges.
✅Fun Fact: It’s one of the most exported durians to China and other countries due to its premium quality and intense flavor.
🥈 2. Black Thorn - D200
Source: Durian Delivery
📍Region of Origin: Penang (Balik Pulau, Bukit Genting)
👅Flavor: Sweet, Berry or Winey taste
💲Price: Expensive (rare and seasonal)
Black Thorn is a luxury durian known for its rich sweet flavor with wine or berry hints. The flesh is deep orange, smooth, and sticky. It’s incredibly creamy and indulgent and perfect for those who enjoy a less bitter, more aromatic durian experience.
🧐How to Differentiate It: Have small dark “thorns” at the base of the fruit and the shape is usually rounder than other varieties.
✅Fun Fact: It is Musang King’s top rival in premium quality as it has unique, sweet twist that hardcore durian lovers can’t get enough of it.
🥉 3. Sultan Durian - D24
Source: Say Heng Durian
📍Region of Origin: Pahang, Johor
👅Flavor: Bitter and classic durian taste
💲Price: Affordable
Before Musang King stole the crown, D24 was known as “Sultan” – the call of ruler of states in Malaysia. This durian offers a classic flavor and stronger bitter taste with a bit sweetness. Its pale-yellow flesh is firm yet creamy, making it as an excellent choice for those who want a great and traditional durian without the premium price tag.
🧐How to Differentiate: Usually shaped in oval or slightly elongated with a light green husk with short and widely spaced spikes.
✅Fun Fact: It is Malaysian childhood memory and they still love it until now!
🦐 4. Red Prawn - D175
Source: Durian BB
📍Region of Origin: Penang (Balik Pulau)
👅Flavor: Mildly sweet, Less bitter, Creamy-fibrous, Fermented
💲Price: Affordable
Red Prawn is a perfect match among first-time durian eaters thanks to its soft, sweet and complex fermented flavor. The flesh has a reddish orange hue and a soft, slightly moist texture that melts in your mouth. It lacks the pungent smell, which make it a great gateway durian for newcomers.
🧐How to Differentiate It: Usually is round or egg-shaped with light green to pale brown green bulk with short, stumpy, curved and irregular pattern spikes.
✅Fun Fact: It is the most planted durian variety in Penang and it even be separated into 2 types in Penang which are Highland Red Prawn (taste richer, creamier and more complex) and Lowland Red Prawn (taste sweeter and more straightforward)
💎 5. Tekka - D160
Source: 99 Old Trees
📍Region of Origin: Pahang
👅Flavor: Earthy, Intensely bitter
💲Price: Expensive (Less Common)
Tekka is often know as the “Musang Queen”. It is a bold and hidden gem that durian experts love. Its pale yellow to orange flesh is dense sticky and packed with flavor but taste very bitter with subtle dry texture and deep aftertaste, which make it also ideal for hardcore durian fans.
🧐How to Differentiate It: Usually uneven shaped and look a bit ugly with light green and sometimes with a greyish tint hulk with pointed and sharp spikes.
✅Fun Fact: It is also known as “Green Bamboo” and the “Ugly Duckling” among the durian varieties in Malaysia because of its misshapen look.
📝 Bonus Tips for Durian Lovers
- 🗓️Season: Durian seasons in Malaysia is typically start from May to August.
- 🛍️Where to Buy: Look for reputable durian farmers or sellers with fresh stock.
- ❄️ Storing Durian: Keep durian in an airtight container in the fridge. Put charcoal in a cup into the fridge to reduce smell.
- 🌬️Smell Removal: Use clean durian bulk to wash your hands to reduce smell and drink salt water with the bulk to remove smell in mouth and bring antipyretic effect to reduce your body heat.
Let's Bring Your Ideal Durians Home!
Now you know Malaysia offers a variety of durians for every kind of taste bud. These 5 representative durians show the finest flavors the country offered.😎
If you’re new to durian, start with Red Prawn. If you’re a seasoned fan, you can challenge your palate with Tekka and D24. And if you’re after the best among the best, Musang King and Black Thorn will never disappoint you!😋
Stay far from Malaysia? Don’t worry! EasyParcel is here to help you to ship your durians no matter domestically or internationally. Let’s try these durians together.🥰
