Durian 02 (Jun 09 - Dec 27)

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China’s durian appetite grows as the now fashionable ‘king of fruits’ becomes a costly status symbol

Durian, the pungent tropical fruit from Southeast Asia, is growing increasingly popular in China, with imports soaring by more than 150 per cent in the first quarter

The so-called king of fruits is now becoming a status symbol and is gifted to newly engaged or married couples, and also to prospective mothers-in-law

by He Huifeng

Source: SCMP

https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-econ ... e=homepage

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Demand for the world’s smelliest fruit has soared 400%, fueled by China’s ‘craze’
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/13/durian- ... fruit.html

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Heatwave panics Thai durian farmers
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5HKoruXuNY0

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Durian: The ‘King of Fruits’ May Be Smelly, but It’s Packed With Nutrients

This heavy, spiky fruit boasts myriad benefits, protecting the heart, fighting cancer, alleviating depression, and reducing cancer-drug resistance.

By Ellen Wan

Source: Epoch Health

https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/du ... bg15cMs%3D

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Singapore durian sale: Merchants give away 1 ton of famous durians for free

新加坡榴梿大甩卖 商家免费派1吨名种榴梿 | 新闻报报看 29/06/2024

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1FzjjY2Nqug

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Return of durian claw machines: One man catches over 20 fruit at Yishun pasar malam, video of another player goes viral
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/retur ... alam-video

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“Since fruit cannot be factory-produced, farmers rely on organic fertilisers to improve the durian flavours, which is a standard practice,” he said.

Farmers make Musang King sweeter to please China market
https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/world ... ina-market

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3 durian petals = 1 bowl of rice. Durian calorie ranking revealed

3瓣榴梿=1碗饭 榴梿热量排行榜大公开

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fAHS9hLPgG8

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Durian and baijiu (Chinese liquor) caused a Fujian woman to develop hives all over her body and nearly die from chest tightness.

榴槤配白酒 福建女全身蕁麻疹.胸悶險死｜TVBS新聞 ‪@TVBSNEWS02‬

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3nb0SkoSu ... 4KAYcqIYzv