The efficacy, selection and consumption of durian

Durian is a fruit that people love to eat. I believe many people don’t know much about the benefits of durian. Let’s learn about it together.

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It is a famous high-quality fruit. The ripe flesh is light yellow, sticky and juicy. It is soft and sweet. It tastes like old cheese and onion. It has a strange smell at first, but it is cool and sweet after eating. It has a good aftertaste, so it has the reputation of "lingering (durian) and never leaving". Durian is produced in tropical areas and contains a variety of nutrients. It is regarded as the "king of tropical fruits" by locals. There was a folk proverb in Thailand: "When durian comes out, few cages will be taken off." It means that girls would rather take off their skirts and sell them to have a good meal of durian.

Durian Benefits:

Durian is rich in protein and lipids, which are good for the body and a good source of fruit nutrition. Durian has a special smell, and different people have different feelings about it. Some people think it stinks like cat feces, while others think it has a rich fragrance. The smell of durian can stimulate appetite, and the dietary fiber in it can also promote intestinal peristalsis.

The taste of durian is quite controversial. Those who like it praise its softness, sweetness and tenderness, while those who dislike it criticize it as smelling like cat feces. Putting aside its taste, its nutritional value cannot be underestimated. According to Professor Wang Xiaobo, director of the Nutrition Department of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, it is the only high-nutrition fruit that is high in fat, sugar and calories. It is known as the "King of Tropical Fruits" and is very nutritious if eaten in moderation.

Effect: The folk metaphor of "one durian and three chickens" is because durian has a tonic effect, especially for those who are weak after illness and women after childbirth, it is more appropriate to eat more. In addition, durian has the effect of promoting blood circulation and expelling cold, which can relieve stomach cold and dysmenorrhea in women. Avoid drinking alcohol after eating durian

Durian selection:

When choosing, ask the vendors for advice. Experienced vendors will tap the shell to listen to the sound to judge its maturity. Seven or eight ripe is best. Smell is also a way. Generally, the stronger the aroma, the better. In addition, it is best to choose the ones with angular shapes like hills, which have more meat inside.

Since it is not advisable to eat too much durian at one time, it is recommended to buy peeled durian. If you smell alcohol, it is likely to have gone bad and cannot be eaten.

How to eat durian :

Eat it raw, or use it as a filling for cakes or pancakes, but some of its nutrients will be lost during the processing. Warning: Because it is a great tonic, it is recommended not to eat too much every day to avoid getting angry. If you eat too much, you can eat a few cold mangosteens to "neutralize" it, or you can fry its shell in salt water to drink to reduce heat and relieve stagnation. Obese people, patients with diabetes and hypertension should not eat too much, and patients with kidney disease or heart disease should also eat less. In addition, avoid drinking alcohol after eating durian to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.

Most of the durian in our country is imported from Southeast Asia. The best variety is the "Golden Pillow", which has a yellow-green shell and milky yellow flesh. It is produced in Thailand. I originally thought that such a big guy with a hard shell and a body of hard nails must be difficult to deal with. In fact, there are many cracks on its shell. You can pry it open with a knife and you can see the milky yellow flesh.