you know what they say? Malaysia’s best durian, or something like that.
Where you can find the best durians in the world? The answer is easy, Malaysia. We know that Malaysia’s national flower is the hibiscus, the national animal is the Malayan tiger. We think that durian should be Malaysia national’s fruit! There are hundreds of durian types in Malaysia and the numbers are growing. At newleaf, we grow the most popular durians breed in Malaysia.
Each of the approximately 200 breeds of durians in Malaysia has its own exquisite flavour and aroma, and requires specific conditions to properly grow, such as rainfall, altitude, temperature, and constitution of the soil. Available only during the durian season, which occurs in June and July every year, durians tend to have more flesh and a stronger aroma after they ripened and fell from their trees.
D197 Musang King
The ultimate Malaysian specialty — filled with buttery, thick flesh. This small-seeded breed is known for its robust flavour with a hint of refreshing bitterness.
D200 Black Thorn
A rare breed with dark yellow coloured flesh with a velvety texture.
D24 Sultan
Also known as the “Sultan Durian”, its popularity comes right after Musang King’s. D24 glows in golden yellow, not to mention its aroma and texture is amazingly rich!
D198 Golden Pheonix
One of the top picks by durian aficionados for its pale coloured flesh yet a robust aroma and taste.
D13 Golden Bun
The perfect durian for first-timers as it tastes sweet and mild. Its flesh appears brown-yellowish, less fibrous, and it is also big-seeded.
D175 Red Prawn
This breed stands out with a sweet vermillion flesh, rich and pungent aroma, and a unique sticky texture.
D160 Tekka
One of the hottest breeds with a bittersweet profile and a mild aroma.
D101
On a diet? With D101, its mild yet amazingly sweet aroma does not take away your chance to indulge in durians.
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popular durian breeds
Each of the approximately 200 breeds of durians in Malaysia has its own exquisite flavour and aroma, and requires specific conditions to properly grow, such as rainfall, altitude, temperature, and constitution of the soil. Available only during the durian season, which occurs in June and July every year, durians tend to have more flesh and a stronger aroma after they ripened and fell from their trees.
Sweet
Bitter
Milky
D197 Musang King
The ultimate Malaysian specialty — filled with buttery, thick flesh. This small-seeded breed is known for its robust flavour with a hint of refreshing bitterness.
D200 Black Thorn
A rare breed with dark yellow coloured flesh with a velvety texture.
D24 Sultan
Also known as the “Sultan Durian”, its popularity comes right after Musang King’s. D24 glows in golden yellow, not to mention its aroma and texture is amazingly rich!
D198 Golden Pheonix
One of the top picks by durian aficionados for its pale coloured flesh yet a robust aroma and taste.
D13 Golden Bun
The perfect durian for first-timers as it tastes sweet and mild. Its flesh appears brown-yellowish, less fibrous, and it is also big-seeded.
D175 Red Prawn
This breed stands out with a sweet vermillion flesh, rich and pungent aroma, and a unique sticky texture.
D160 Tekka
One of the hottest breeds with a bittersweet profile and a mild aroma.
D101
On a diet? With D101, its mild yet amazingly sweet aroma does not take away your chance to indulge in durians.
“I treat durian like a wine because it is like a wine – it is a living organism that changes and ferments over its lifespan, so you can really do a lot with the flavour. I think that’s what makes people so obsessive over it.”
Malaysian are just creative in making durian more than just the king of fruits. Some have it baked, some make it cold, some make it festive and some make it cultural. We say, durian never lose its way.
Durians are known for their unique taste and aroma, but did you know that they are also packed with nutrients? Every fruit is rich in starch, sugar, protein, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, as well as vitamins B1, B2, and C. It has many health benefits as well.
Optimises Yin and Yang energies, and strengthens body
Regulates blood pressure and improves cardiovascular health
Helps lower cholesterol
Strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis
Reduces the risk of cancer
Helps improve bowel movement and digestion
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Need no long distance travel, enjoy freshly picked premium grade durians delivered straight from our farm to your doorstep everyday. Hassle-free.