About food. Durian.

Ordinary products-vegetables, fruits, nuts, juices and berries – are not just our taste preferences. That's what makes us who we are. It also enriches and enriches the elements necessary for life. But what if we make changes to our usual diet? After all, each product is a storehouse of certain substances that affect the body. Our health, well-being and mood depend on what we eat. And the task of each of us is to learn this information and learn how to use it.

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Durian

Durian has such a disgusting smell that you are unlikely to be allowed into a public place with him. However, if you overcome the disgust or just close your nose and taste the juicy pulp, you will immediately understand where the concept of the king of fruit came from.

Of the whole variety of fruits, only durian became the owner of such a popular characteristic. Few people imagine that all this is an absolute truth. Durian has such a "pleasant aroma" that you can not go into hotels, elevators, shops, taxis and many other public places. On some of them there is even a special sign in the form of a durian crossed out by a red line. This means that the entrance with fruit is strictly forbidden. This is due to the fact that the smell is very persistent and even after a long time after eating it the food remains and, most importantly, it does not get weathered and does not get killed by cosmetic means. This is the main reason, because of which it cannot be stored for long. In the world there are many epithets that are used to describe the smell of this fruit.

Despite everything, he is considered the king of fruit. You can see for yourself after you taste the pulp, which has a truly divine taste. Thais say that it can be compared with a delicious cream of milk and eggs. If there is a desire to get unforgettable sensations, then certainly try durian.

The name originates from the Malay word for the thorn, duri, and also the suffix an, which in translation means a spiny fruit. His homeland is India, Indonesia, Ceylon, Thailand, the Philippines and Indochina. There is an opinion that the best durian grows on a plantation near to Bangkok.

This fruit has rather large fruits, which can reach 30 cm, and weigh up to 8 kilograms. They are completely covered with a peel, which is "decorated" with spines. Inside there are several oblong chambers, and in them gentle yellowish-white tasty masses.

Durian is an evergreen tree - a giant growing to 40 meters in height. He has shiny and leathery leaves, which are slightly pointed and located one after the other. The upper part of the leaves is smooth, while the opposite part is covered with scales. This wonderful fruit blossoms only a few hours: golden brown, white or golden flowers have a heavy sour smell. They open in the twilight, and fall by the dawn. The main period of fruit ripening is the beginning of spring, and ends at the end of summer.

How to choose

Buying a durian should not be trusted by the seller, but do it yourself. Particular attention this purchase will require in off-season, because it is then on the shelves often there are bad durians. When pressing, the fruit should be slightly soft. The ripened fruit is very soft, and the unripe fruit does not give in at all.

The maturity of this product can be determined by the condition of thorns. If they shift, then the fruits are qualitative and mature, but if they are immobile, then it must still lie down.

Pay attention to the smell of durian. If it has a very strong flavor, then it is very likely that inside it will be snotty - overripe.

Do not draw conclusions about the color of the fruit, because the colors of different varieties are very different.

How to store

It is best to immediately use durian for food, but in a different situation, you can resort to storage. It should be noted that this fruit cannot be placed in the refrigerator. At room temperature this product can be stored for 5 days, but not more. Do not keep durian with other fruits.

In cooking

Seeds of this amazing fruit have been used for many centuries in cooking. They are mainly used as a seasoning. These fruits have a strong pungent smell, which resembles a mixture of cheese, rotten onions and turpentine. Despite this, the pulp has a rather pleasant taste, so it is consumed as a tasty dessert.

Most often, durian is used for making milk cocktails, chips, ice cream and dried fruits. Sometimes it is fried just like a potato. It should be noted that it is perfectly combined with coffee.

Reflection in culture

The Chinese are very appreciated durian and is a pretty expensive treat for children. Buy it only for the holidays. On this day the whole family should sit down and eat the whole fruit in one sitting. For the Malays, eating durian is a real ritual that can be compared to meditation. In absolutely all Asian countries, where durian grows, it is considered a medicinal plant. These fruits have long been credited with rejuvenating power.

There is a legend about a king who was in love with a charming girl, but she did not reciprocate with his feelings. Because of this, the lord turned to the magician, who gave him the fruit. The king gave the fruit to try the girl and she immediately fell in love with him. The ruler was so glad that he forgot about the magician, and did not thank him. The magician was so angry that he cursed these wonderful fruits. When the lord came for a new fruit of love, he did not find it but only a spiky and disgusting smell of fruit. Anger seized the king, and he threw him to the ground. He was very surprised when he discovered inside the "love mass", and therefore gave him a new name, namely "durian".

Caloric content of durian

In raw or frozen form, the caloric value of durian is 145 kcal per 100 g of product. This fruit is characterized by a relatively low fat content and high carbohydrate content. Its excessive use can lead to the appearance of extra pounds.

Nutrition value in 100 grams:

Proteins, gr	Fat, gr	Carbohydrates, gr	Ash, gr	Water, gr	Calorific value, kcal
3.2	3.2	9.5	19	0.2	145

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Composition and availability of nutrients

This fruit is very rich in proteins, fats, vitamins and carbohydrates. It is very important to know that there is no cholesterol in it. The pulp contains vitamin C, niacin, carotene, folic acid, riboflavin, calcium, iron, nicotinic acid and phosphorus.

In addition, it contains indole. It should be noted that only in it there is organic sulfur.

Useful and medicinal properties

Durian is considered a unique fruit because of its organic sulfur content. She is the reason for his characteristic and not very pleasant aroma. This is the only fruit with sulfur in the world, which is suitable for eating.

Unpleasant odor is a characteristic sign of the presence of indole in fruits. It should be noted that highly diluted indole has a completely opposite flavor of jasmine. It is very useful because it has a bactericidal property.

At the beginning of the last century, many drugstores began to sell tablets "Dur-India", the main component of which was durian and a very rare Indian bow. The latter is very rich in vitamin E. If within a few months, regularly use this drug, then the body will receive a concentrated vital energy that will make it stronger and tireless. These tablets have a positive effect on the spirit of a person, making it younger and clearer.

The durian has a remarkable property - it can increase the potency.

The flesh of this amazing fruit is anthelmintic. Roots and leaves of durian are used to prepare a decoction, which will later be used as an antipyretic. People suffering from fever, put juice on the head of the leaves of this plant. To remove skin inflammation use a decoction of leaves and fruits of durian. When spilling bile, you should take a therapeutic bath from the leaves of this exotic fruit. The ash of this plant is used in the postpartum period.

It should be noted that durian is the absolute leader among all fruits in terms of nutrients, organic sulfur, antioxidants, fatty acids, protein, amino acids and vitamins. That there is only bioactive sulfur, the medicinal properties of which simply do not lend themselves to any assessment.

The use of this exotic fruit is prohibited for people with high blood pressure. It is contraindicated to eat during pregnancy. Nursing mothers should also refrain from eating this fruit.

In no case can it be combined with alcohol, since it can cause poisoning and a number of complications.

Durian is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance.