Durian Fruit Fest 2017 @ CentralWorld Bangkok

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Durian Fruit Fest 2017 @ CentralWorld Bangkok
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Did you know that Thailand is the largest exporter of durian (700.000 tons per year) and there are 227 species of durians available in Thailand?
Here I bring you the most favorite types of Thai durian for you to enjoy. Let's get to know the unique characteristics of each species.

Different Types of Durian:

Kanyao from Nonthaburi (ทุเรียนก้านยาว)
Characteristics: Large in size and has a distinctively long stem than most species. The flesh is mild yellowish with rather large seeds. The taste is sweet and buttery.

Pala-U from PrachuapKhiri Khan (ทุเรียนหมอนทองป่าละอู)
Characteristics: Firmed and dry flesh with buttery rather than sweet taste.

Chanee from Eastern part of Thailand (ทุเรียนชะนี)
Characteristics: Mild yellow fibrous flesh with small seeds. The taste is more sweet than buttery. The aroma is stronger than most species.

PuangManee fro Eastern part of Thailand, but widely cultivated in Chantaburi. (ทุเรียนพวงมณี)
Characteristics: golden-yellowish flesh with very sweet taste.

Kra Dum from Chanthaburi, Trad, Nonthaburi, Rayong, and Nakorn Sri Thammarat (ทุเรียนกระดุม)
Characteristics: fine and thin flesh with sweet rather than buttery taste.

ChaneeKoh Chang from Trat (ทุเรียนชะนีเกาะช้าง)
Characteristics: Grown on the island, this species is packed with iodine and vitamin E, which contains nutrients that are good for brain and body. The flesh is smooth and delicate with a sweet aftertaste.

Pa KhaMonthong from Nakornnayok (ทุเรียนหมอนทอง-ป่าขะ)
Characteristics: Dry flesh with sweet and buttery taste

Prachinburi Nom-sod from Prachinburi (ปราจีนบุรีทุเรียนนมสด)
Characteristics: Soft and creamy flesh, with milky taste.

Lin Laplae from Uttaradit (ทุเรียนหลินลับแล)
Characteristics: Named after its inventor, Mr. Lin Pundal, this species of durian has a distinctive pale yellowish flesh, with a sweet custardy taste and light aroma.

Nok Krajib from Nonthaburi, but widely cultivated inRayong (ทุเรียนนกกระจิบ)
Characteristics: Slim seed with thick sweet flesh.

Long Laplae from Uttaradit (ทุเรียนหลงลับแล)
Characteristics: Named after its inventor, Mrs. Long Aupra, this Awarding-winning durian has a unique sticky flesh and thin seeds. The taste is sweet and buttery with a light aroma.

Nuan Thong Chan from Chantaburi (ทุเรียนนวลทองจันทร์)
Characteristics: A hybrid between PuangManee and Monthong. The most distinctive character of this species is the absence of pungent durian aroma. The flesh is golden-yellow and thick. The taste is rather sweet and buttery.

NonthaburiMonthong from Nonthaburi (ทุเรียนหมอนทองนนทบุรี)
Characteristics: Thick and dry yellowish flesh with sacredly thin seeds. The taste is rather sweet and buttery.

NonthaburiKanyao from Nonthaburi (ทุเรียนก้านยาวนนทบุรี)
Characteristics: Mild yellowish flesh with rather large seeds. The taste is sweet and buttery.

KobSuwan from Nonthaburi (ทุเรียนกบสุวรรณ)
Characteristics: The flesh is not mushy when ripe. The taste is sweet and buttery, with a light aroma.

Monthong from Nonthaburi and diversely cultivated throughout all regions of Thailand (ทุเรียนหมอนทอง)
Characteristics: Dry and thick pale yellow flesh, with scarcely thin seeds. The taste is sweet and buttery.


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