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Durian

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A spiky green-brown durian split open to show pale yellow custard-like segments around large seeds
Under the spiky husk sit soft yellow segments, each wrapped around a big seed.

The smell is strong enough that hotels and trains ban it.

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Much richer and fattier than other fruits.

The spikes are sharp — this one really does need care.

It's heavy, spiked, and famous for the smell. Inside you'll find soft yellow flesh with the texture of custard.

Known to botanists as Durio zibethinus.