What else would it be then? With its unique odour, and thorn covered husk, this fruit is indeed heaven, at least to most people. I think it comes from the malay word 'duri', which means thorns, it is rather pricky. This fruit can be rather powerful as its smell. I am not sure of the fact, but it is claimed to be 'heaty' and can cause excessive perspiration. To counteract that, there is a certain claim of pouring water on the shell after the pulp is taken out and drinking the water after consuming the durian.
It is also not advisable to have durians with beer, I am not sure the reason for that though since I dont drink and I rarely take durians.
But what I am unsure is why is durian smelly? Well here is the tale behind the smelly durian...http://everything2.com/title/Why+the+Durian+is+Smelly. However, I couldnt find the scientific reason for its awful smell...would love to know the answer to that!
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