Durian

How does one describe durian? 

I think that it is the only fruit that has been described to the opposite ends, depending on one’s point of view and taste buds. One might find it as a delicacy. Others, a repulsive smelly stinky nauseating, foul.

The King of Fruits, I feel is best described by British Naturalist, Albert Russel Wallace as ‘ a rich custard high flavoured with almonds”.  

The word was first used around 1580 derived from the “duri”, thorn. 

The Durian is native to Brunei, Indonesia & Malaysia.

The price of durian fluctuates from time to time based on supply and demand.

2 years back I remember spending RM150 on 3 small musang king durians.

This year, the price dropped drastically due to oversupply from simultaneous fruiting in Pahang, Perak and Johor.

Being a seasonal fruit, normally, durian comes from Johor first, then Pahang and lastly followed by Perak. 

However, this year there was an abundant supply as all were produced at the same time. In other words, supply exceeded demand.

Sometime in August 2018, I purchased 3 large musang king at RM100. I saw stalls selling D24 at RM12 per kilo and durian kampung at RM8 per kilo.

Not quite durian runtuh prices, unless you get it (durian kampung) at RM1 per fruit, like those shared on the internet from stalls in Kulim, Kedah.

Ever wondered, what was the price 20 or 30 years ago? The picture below was shared by a friend.