Davao is not Davao without the fabled durian. Durian, is a native fruit to Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia and been known to the western world for about 600 years.
Most people do not like Durian basically due to its smell. The aroma could be a little offensive but do not deprive yourself by it for it is one perfect God’s gift. Its spiky look, its aroma, its heavenly flavour, is so unique which makes it so beautiful and pleasurable eat. The unusual delicious flavour and odour of the fruit may have prompted many people to express diverse and passionate views ranging from deep appreciation to intense disgust.
Durian has some varieties. Here in Davao we have the “Chanee”, the “Native” and the “Malagkit” and many more. “Chanee” durian fruit has golden yellow creamy and little bit firm, and it become meshy when over-ripe.When choosing a good quality durian fruit, look for big, fresh and solid stem. And when the fruit is shaken, there is a sound of seeds moving inside the fruit indicating ripeness.
Aside from being eaten fresh, the durian fruit is made into durian flavored candies, cakes, biscuits, shakes, ice cream and many more, http://www.aponiloladurian.com. Moreover, In folk medicine, the juice of the durian leaves is applied to the head on patients with fever. Boiling the leaves and roots in water (decoction) is also taken to lower the fever, what more, eating durian is good for the heath. It is a good source of energy (high calorie), carbohydrates, dietary fiber and protein. The durian fruit has no cholesterol.