{"id":71748,"date":"2025-04-07T16:42:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durydury.com\/?p=71748"},"modified":"2025-04-08T10:38:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T02:38:23","slug":"durian-diaries-fun-facts-and-cultural-beliefs-you-didnt-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durydury.com\/zh_hk\/durian-diaries-fun-facts-and-cultural-beliefs-you-didnt-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Durian Diaries: Fun Facts and Cultural Beliefs You Didn\u2019t Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Love it or hate it, <\/span>durian<\/b> is one fruit you\u2019ll never forget. Known as the <\/span>\u201cKing of Fruits\u201d<\/b>, this spiky tropical delicacy has a smell so strong, it\u2019s banned on trains, buses, and some hotels. But beyond the strong aroma, durian has a rich world of fun facts, quirky traditions, and cultural beliefs you probably didn\u2019t know about. Let\u2019s dive into the juicy side of durian!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why So Smelly?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Let\u2019s address the elephant in the room, <\/span>durian\u2019s smell<\/b>. It\u2019s been described as <\/span>rotten onions, sewage, or dirty socks<\/b>\u2026 and that\u2019s putting it nicely. Because of this, durian is banned in many hotels, public transport, and even airplanes. There was once a flight in Indonesia that was delayed just because the passengers couldn\u2019t stand the smell coming from the cargo!<\/span><\/p>

So what causes it? Scientists found that durian contains a chemical called <\/span>ethanethiol<\/b>, which is released more as the fruit ripens. That\u2019s why the riper it is, the stronger it smells. Strangely, even though it smells intense, many people say it tastes like <\/span>sweet, creamy custard<\/b>. It\u2019s definitely a fruit that surprises you!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Spiky but Special\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Durian\u2019s thick, spiky shell isn\u2019t just for looks, it can be dangerous too! Some durians are big and heavy, and if one drops from a tree, it can seriously injure someone. That\u2019s why some people wear helmets in durian orchards. Not even kidding.<\/span><\/p>

Here\u2019s a fun fact: <\/span>durian flowers are pollinated by bats<\/b>, not bees. These bats come out at night to feed on the flowers and help the trees grow fruit. Some even believe that <\/span>tigers in the wild love to eat durians<\/b> that have fallen on the ground!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Funny Beliefs and Cultural Superstitions\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Durian is more than just food, it\u2019s also surrounded by some really interesting beliefs in Asia.<\/span><\/p>

In <\/span>Indonesia<\/b>, durian is believed to be an <\/span>aphrodisiac<\/b>. There\u2019s even a cheeky local saying that goes, \u201cWhen the durian falls, the sarong goes up,\u201d which refers to its romantic effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In <\/span>Malaysia<\/b> and other parts of Southeast Asia, durian is considered a <\/span>heaty fruit<\/span><\/a>. That means people believe it can warm your body too much if you eat a lot of it. So, to balance it out, some locals:<\/span><\/p>