Love it or loathe it, no other fruit commands attention quite like the durian, and we find out why.
The infamous durian tends to invoke strong reactions in anyone who encounters it. Haters claim durians smell of old socks and bad cheese, while lovers relish its creamy custard-like texture. Named after its prickly exterior – the Malay word for thorn is duri – durians have a foul reputation in the West, but in its native Southeast Asia it is revered as the King of fruits.
