Durian King and Other Popular Tropical Fruits of Malaysia

And the Durian is the King!

The durian is the most popular local fruit. It is fondly regarded as the "King of Fruit". The durian is a unique exotic fruit, about the size of a football. It has a thick fibrous husk covered by sharp spines. The flesh or pulp is creamy, white, yellow or golden yellow which is strongly flavored and sharply aromatic.

The durian is a seasonal fruit and is generally available between June and August and between November and February.

Malaysia has a vibrant tropical climate which permits a wide variety of delicious and succulent fruit to flourish. Some of the fruits such as durian, mangosteen, cempedak, pomelo, rambutan and snakefruit are indigenous, while the papaya, guava, ciku, soursop, mango, wax or honey apple, jackfruit, starfruit, and watermelon have been introduced over the years.

Come discover the many interesting and wonderful Tropical Fruit of Malaysia.