Dried durian or golden pillow durian, which one is better

Mondo Gastronomy Updated on 2024-01-29

Ganyao and Golden Pillow are two of the most popular varieties of durian.

Ganyao durian is grafted from Malaysia's best Musang King, and is known as Ganyao (Thai for long stem) because its fruit stalk is much longer than other varieties of durian. The flesh of Ganyao durian is golden like clotted fat, with a high edible rate, and the flesh is close to the softness of the golden pillow, but the core is relatively large, the meat is thick and the taste is strong, and it tastes very good.

Golden Pillow Durian is a variety of durian that is known for its golden flesh and strong smell. The fruit shape of Golden Pillow Durian is elongated, the tail is pointed, the skin is golden yellow, the flesh is light yellow, the taste is sweet, and the smell is strong. Among the durian varieties, Golden Pillow Durian is a very popular one because its flavor is not too strong, which is more friendly to durian novices. At the same time, the flesh of Golden Pillow Durian is also relatively soft and rich in taste.

The differences between Ganyao Durian and Golden Pillow Durian include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.Appearance: The skin color of Ganyao durian is yellow-green, the fruit shape is round, the fruit edge is obvious, there is a fruit navel at the bottom, and the flesh is golden and bright. The skin of Golden Pillow Durian is yellow, the fruit shape is long, the top is pointed, the flesh is pale yellow, and the taste is soft.

2.Taste: The smell of Ganyao durian is fragrant, the taste is sweet, and the taste is delicate. The smell of Golden Pillow Durian is relatively strong, and the taste is sweet and slightly bitter.

3.Origin: Ganyao durian is mainly produced in Vietnam and Thailand, with thicker flesh and smaller pits. Golden Pillow Durian is mainly produced in eastern Thailand, with a lot of flesh and sweet flesh and a large pit. The different origins of the two also lead to their differences.

4.Ripening season: The ripening season for Ganyao durian is between April and May, while the ripening season for Golden Pillow Durian is between September and December. Therefore, in different seasons, the ** situation of the two durians will also be different.

5.Pulp characteristics: The flesh of Ganyao durian is delicate and silky in taste, while the flesh of Golden Pillow Durian is thicker and fibrous.

6.Aroma: The aroma of Ganyao durian is different from that of Golden Pillow durian, and the rich almond flavor is more peaceful and more comfortable to eat.

So, which one is a little better depends on personal tastes and preferences. You can choose the durian variety that suits you according to your taste and needs.

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