Making Durian a Heavenly Fruit for all Filipinos

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

“IT smells like hell, but tastes like heaven.” That’s one way the durian fruit has been curiously described by some. But think about it: Does hell have any smell? And for that matter, does heaven have any taste? For first-timers, the stink usually overpowers the fruit’s heavenly taste, making it difficult for ordinary gastronomists to [...]

Durian Production Guide

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Introduction Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) is a distinctive Asian fruit. The tree reaches a height of 40 meters. Its bark is red-brown and peels off regularly. The trunk is buttressed. Its leaves are oval or lance-head-shaped and arranged alternately. The upper surface is smooth and glossy. The lower part is covered with scales and hairs. [...]