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The 6 most popular ‘imported’ durians in Vietnam

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On the market today, there are about 200 varieties of durian, but only a few are favored by Vietnamese consumers.

In the delicious durian season, let’s take a quick look at 6 foreign durian varieties that are popular in Vietnam. Want to buy delicious fruit to enjoy at home. Just follow the instructions below: 1. Durian ri6 (Cambodia) Durian ri6 has long been known as a durian variety with thick flesh and dry rice. The fruit when ripe is sweet, fragrant, not fatty. How to choose durian ri6: – Choose large, balanced fruit, Ri6 durian skin should be thick, bright yellow-green, with cracks at the bottom. Thick yellow rice, small grain or completely flat. – The rice color is dark yellow, bright, fragrant, fatty, with a deep sweet taste. Ri6 durian fruit when ripe will emit a strong aroma, if the aroma is faint, you should not choose, because the fruit may not be ripe or delicious. Price: From 135 – 150,000 VND/kg. 2. Thai durian (Thailand) Compared to ri6 durian, Thai durian is lighter in weight with only 2 to 4 kg of fruit. Way Choose Thai durian: Choose fruits with strong aroma. The aroma of durian will be stronger as the fruit matures. – The sound when typing is “firm”. Fresh durian stalk, still plastic. – The color of the bark is moss green, yellow. Durian spines are round and large. – The waist of the durian is enlarged, revealing the abs. Selling price: BILLION Yes, 100 – 140,000 VND/kg. 3. Durian Musang King (Malaysia) Durian Musang King is one of the best durians in the world, dubbed the “king” of the durian line. How to choose durian Musang King: – You need to clearly check the information on the product’s packaging when choosing to buy. – Genuine Musang King durians will be saffron yellow and smooth. – Musang King durian does not have a strong smell like other durians. Price: From 400 – 500,000 VND/box of 400 grams. 4. Durian with red flesh (Malaysia) Durian red flesh like durian created a fever in the market. It stimulates the curiosity of customers because it has a very different color from the world’s best durian. How to choose durian red intestine: – The outer shell has a characteristic yellow color, which is different from the green color of yellow-ripe durians. Moderately sweet when eaten, the rich flavor closely resembles that of fermented wine. – The segments are dry, not fatty, but have a moderate sweetness. The smell is quite strong. Selling price: BILLION 86 – 200,000 VND/kg depending on the type. 5. Cai Mon durian (Cambodia) This durian fruit is usually small in shape, only about 3 kg. How to choose durian The Mon : – Observe if the fruit is divided into clear segments, divided into equal compartments and slightly convex, indicating that the fruit has a lot of flesh and rice. – Discard the hard, round balls that look like rugby balls. – Do not choose durians that have been peeled. Should choose the fruit with the durian segments are even and slightly convex. Price: 135,000 VND/kg. 6. Monthong durian (Thailand) The delicious durian variety originates from Thailand. A fruit weighing from 2 to 4.5 kg, ovoid, thick spines, super thin yellow or greenish-yellow skin. The flesh is thick and dry. How to choose Monthong durian: – Durian stalks are fresher and greener. When you touch the stem with your hand, you will feel the hardness as well as a little moist and sticky sap left. – The spines will be green and have a lot of hardness. Durian will be easier to separate even if it is peeled or separated from the pulp. Strong, strong scent. Selling price: 80,000 VND/kg.