Why is durian so smelly?

Durian stinks because of volatile sulfide, which is often described as rancid, onion, rotten eggs, sulfur and so on. The researchers identified a group of genes related to volatile sulfides, which are highly active when durian matures, giving durian fruit a strong smell.

Nutritional value of durian;

Contains a lot of sugar and high calories. The protein content is 2.7%, the fat content is 4. 1%, the carbohydrate content is 9.7%, and the moisture content is 82.5%. Rich in vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C are all high.

It contains essential mineral elements, especially potassium and calcium.

There are many kinds and rich contents of amino acids. Besides tryptophan, there are seven essential amino acids, among which glutamic acid is particularly high.

Durian is a huge tropical evergreen tree with long and round leaves, sharp tips and cymes. Its color is light yellow, its fruit is as big as a football, its skin is solid, and it has dense triangular thorns. Its flesh is composed of aril, and the flesh is yellowish, sticky and juicy. This is a fruit with great economic value.