There’s little else in the food world that brings about as much social turbulence as the durian. This so-called “king of all fruits” is considered a delicacy across its native Southeast Asia, where durian season is currently in full swing.
Global interest in the pungent food has also grown considerably in recent years. But despite this, the durian continues to be loathed as much as it is lauded. What’s behind its polarising nature?
Details
Title
Why the stinky durian really is the ‘king of all fruits’
Creators
John C Ryan - Southern Cross University, Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
Publication Details
The Conversation
Publisher
The Conversation Media Group
Identifiers
991013210512002368
Academic Unit
Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
Language
English
Resource Type
Magazine article
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Why the stinky durian really is the ‘king of all fruits’