Did you know that different durian breeds originate from different states on Peninsular Malaysia?
Here are various durian breeds and the states they were first breed in.
Despite having approximately 200 breeds of durians in Malaysia, each breed is brimmed with exquisite flavour and aroma. When durians ripen and fall onto the ground, they tend to have more flesh and a stronger aroma. The durian season usually occurs every June and July, and each durian breed requires specific conditions to grow, such as rainfall, altitude, temperature, constitution of the soil etc.
Musang King（D197)
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.
D24
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!
TEKA
One of the hottest breeds with a bittersweet profile and a mild aroma.
Red Prawn
This breed stands out with a sweet vermillion flesh, rich and pungent aroma, and a unique sticky texture.
XO
Extremely tender flesh with a bitter profile, the XO durian is special for its fermented taste.
Black Thorn（D200)
A rare breed with dark yellow coloured flesh with a velvety texture.
Golden Phoenix（D198）
One of the top picks by durian aficionados for its pale coloured flesh yet a robust aroma and taste.
Black Pearl
Known for its pale flesh that resembles a pearl, Black Pearl is a small-seeded beauty with thinner flesh, yet it is extremely smooth and delicate.
Green Bamboo
The greenish flesh that resembles the colour of bamboo, is sweet and fibrous, encased in an extraordinarily hard shell.
D13
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.
D101
On a diet? With D101, its mild yet amazingly sweet aroma does not take away your chance to indulge in durians.
D1
The small-seeded breed with a unique creamy texture and thick flesh.