Southeast Asians have a love-hate relationship with durians, sometimes called the “king of fruits.” Its spiky exterior masks a pungent smell—meaning the fruit is often banned on public transport, and ...

It’s known for its stinky smell that repels many but has gained it a huge following from fruit lovers in China. But the durian fruit may be having an equally repulsive financial effect for Chongqing ...

It has a unique flavor and pungent odor. Its spiky appearance also sets it apart as a very distinctive fruit. Durian can ...

Its spiky exterior masks a pungent smell—meaning the fruit is often ... That makes the fruit big business for durian farmers in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines ...

In hotels, airports and train stations in Asia, signs prohibiting the consumption of durian can be seen everywhere. Yet the fruit’s smell does not stop the Chinese from eating it, any more than ...

China’s middle class consumers have been tightening their purse strings, but their appetite for durian – pungent, spiky fruit mostly imported from Southeast Asia – continues to grow.

The fruit, durian, has long been a cherished part of ... The fruit’s potent smell can resemble a gas leak. Malaysia has tried to solve the transport problem by freezing the fruit before shipping.

However, doctors have also warned that excessive intake of the durian fruit may contribute to heartburn and bloating in some people due to its relatively high fibre and carbohydrate content.

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Just one 2.5-kilogram durian from Nonthaburi, Thailand, can cost $380. Yet the fruit has a smell that some people find extremely unpleasant.