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‘Durian’ is known as the ‘King of Fruits in South east Asia’. It is known so because of its formidable looks and overpowering odour, which is pleasant for some and pungent for others. It is used as an everyday food in south eastern Asia. It is also used to flavour a wide variety of sweet dishes in South-east Asian cuisine. Durian is also used in different religious occasions as it has a unique cultural value and is often portrayed in the local media in accordance with the cultural perception it has in the region. The durian is native to Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. It is also commercially produced in Thailand, Cambodia, South Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Brunei, Singapore etc., apart from Northern Australia, Jamaica, Honduras, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Hawaii Islands etc. Durian is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio and the Malvaceae family. As per 1999 records, 1,400,000 tonnes (1,380,000 LT; 1,540,000 ST) was its world production. Durian is oblong to round shaped fruit covered with a formidable green to brown thorn-covered with large size and the inside being pale yellow to red, depending on the species. Only about 9 species of Durio produce edible fruit. Mostly, it is the fruit of ‘Durio zibethinus’ species that is available in the international market. Other species are sold in the local regions where they are grown.

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