The peak season of the king of fruits is a high-yield season for durian, and at this time, the market is rich in durian varieties, which makes people overwhelmed. However, among the many options, how to choose the most suitable durian for your own king of fruits? Here are eight tips to help you choose a good quality durian with ease.
Tip 1: Observe the appearance.
The appearance of the durian is the first step in the selection. The outer skin should be yellow or golden yellow, and the surface should be smooth and even. Durians that are too green or too dark yellow in color are often underripe or overripe, and have a poor taste. In addition, the durian should have a stronger fragrance on the skin, which is a sign of ripeness.
Tip 2: Smell the smell.
The smell of durian can help us judge its ripeness and quality. Ripe durians will have a rich aroma, and the fragrance should have a sweet and fruity aroma. If the durian has a spicy or pungent smell, it is most likely not fresh or overripe.
Tip 3: Detect the trembling of the durian.
When picking durians, you can gently shake the durian, if there is a slight shaking sensation in the inner flesh, it means that the flesh is soft and juicy, and it is fully ripe. However, if there is no shaking inside the durian, it means that the flesh may be too ripe and the taste will be poor.
Tip 4: Touch the peel.
Gently touch the skin of the durian with your fingers, if the skin is a little elastic to the touch, not too hard or too soft, then the durian is just the right ripeness. However, if the skin is too hard or too soft, it means that the durian is not fresh or overripe.
Tip 5: Check the fruit stems.
The color and condition of the stems can also help us judge the ripeness of the durian. Fresh durian stems should be bright green in color, and the stems should be firmly attached to the durian. If the stems turn brown or the stems fall off easily, it is likely to be overripe or stale durian.
Tip 6: Pay attention to the color of the pulp.
The color of the pulp is also an important factor in judging the ripeness and quality of durian. The ripe durian flesh should be light yellow or golden yellow, and the flesh should be delicate and juicy. If the flesh is greenish in color or rough and dry, the durian is not ripe enough and the taste will be affected.
Tip 7: Use sound to judge.
When picking durians, you can gently tap the outer skin of the durian, and if you hear a loud sound, it means that the flesh of the durian is soft and juicy, and it is very ripe. Conversely, if the sound sounds hollow or dull, the durian may be overripe or the flesh is not full enough.
Tip 8: Understand the characteristics of the breed.
Each variety of durian has its own unique characteristics. Therefore, when choosing durians, you can learn about the characteristics of different varieties so that you can choose according to your taste preferences.
The arrival of the king season has provided us with many delicious durian options. However, to pick a quality durian, we need to master these eight tips. Observe the appearance, smell the smell, detect the trembling of the durian, touch the peel, check the stem, pay attention to the color of the flesh, judge with the help of sound, and understand the characteristics of the variety. These tips will help you pick the sweetest and most delicious durian during the peak season and enjoy a rich variety of fruity flavors.