- Has a green or yellow-green spiky skin
- Can grow as large as 30cm long and 15cm wide
- Typically weighs 1-3kg
- Is commonly known as the ‘King of Fruit’
- Originates in South East Asia, and has traditionally been imported to Australia from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand
- Grown in Australia in the Northern Territory and Northern Queensland
- High quality locally grown Australian durian are available from late January through until May each year
- Has a shelf life < 1 week, even when well refridgerated
- Associated with a range of health benefits – read more here
- High in energy
- 100g of durian can provide > 20% or you daily recommended carbohydrate intake – don’t eat too much!
- Known for its strong odour, the smell divides opinion from strong adoration to disgust – read more here