{"id":10323,"date":"2026-09-22T18:33:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T18:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/durian-durio-zibethinus\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T18:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T18:33:46","slug":"durian-durio-zibethinus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/durian-durio-zibethinus\/","title":{"rendered":"Durian (Durio zibethinus)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Durian (Durio zibethinus)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Durio zibethinus<small>Mallow family (Malvaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The creamy pulp<small>fresh or frozen<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Sweet, creamy, cheesy-oniony<small>very different depending on the variety.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Borneo and Sumatra<small>grown primarily in Thailand and Malaysia<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The smell<small>Sulfur compounds that last for days<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">May to August<small>We almost exclusively use frozen products.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Durian is the &quot;king of fruits&quot; in Southeast Asia \u2013 and the reason why hotels and subways display signs with a crossed-out fruit. Its aroma comes from sulfur compounds, and its taste is creamy and sweet. It&#039;s the fattiest and highest-calorie common tropical fruit, but it also provides fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. It&#039;s best not to combine it with alcohol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The king with the house ban<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20683%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/durian-durio-zibethinus-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Aufgeschnittene Durian mit gelbem Fruchtfleisch\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">In Singapore, carrying durian on public transport is prohibited - a special sign shows the fruit with a red line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The durian tree originates from the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra and grows up to 50 meters tall. Its spiky fruits weigh one to three kilograms and fall from the tree when ripe \u2013 anyone standing underneath is in danger. Thailand alone has over 300 named varieties; the most well-known is <em>Monthong<\/em> With thick, mild flesh and small seeds - the best choice for beginners.<\/p>\n<p>The durian fruit has a mixed reputation. In Southeast Asia, it&#039;s a status symbol and a gift; entire families gather around a freshly opened durian. At the same time, hotels and public transport companies from Singapore to Bangkok have banned bringing it into the country because the smell lingers in carpets and air conditioning systems for days. In Germany, durian is usually found frozen in Asian grocery stores \u2013 its scent is considerably less pronounced when frozen.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What Durian does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">100g of fruit pulp provides approximately 147 kcal and about 5.3g of carbohydrates. <strong>Fat<\/strong> - exceptionally high for a fruit; most tropical fruits contain less than 1 g. In addition, there are approximately 27 g of carbohydrates and 3.8 g of... <strong>Dietary fiber<\/strong>, approximately 436 mg <strong>potassium<\/strong>, 20 mg vitamin C, 36 \u00b5g folate, and plenty of vitamins B1 and B6. Two to three segments are equivalent to a small meal.<\/p>\n<p>The smell is caused by volatile substances. <strong>Sulfur compounds<\/strong>. A German research group has measured the aroma compounds of the Monthong durian variety: A combination of sulfur-containing thiols and fruity esters is responsible \u2013 hence the impression of onion, cheese, and honey all at once. A 2017 genetic analysis found many active genes for sulfur metabolism in the durian genome.<\/p>\n<p>In Southeast Asia, the rule is not to combine durian with alcohol \u2013 and there&#039;s more to this than superstition: In laboratory tests, durian extract inhibits the enzyme. <strong>Aldehyde dehydrogenase<\/strong>, The enzyme that breaks down alcohol further metabolizes the toxic acetaldehyde. Whether this plays a role in humans is unknown. To be on the safe side, it&#039;s best to abstain from alcohol on an evening when eating durian.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 147 kcal<\/b><span>per 100g - top value among tropical fruits<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 5.3 g<\/b><span>Fat per 100g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 436 mg<\/b><span>Potassium per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>over 300<\/b><span>named varieties in Thailand alone<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in the durian<\/h2>\n<p>Durian contains sugars from sucrose, glucose, and fructose, an unusually high amount of fat including oleic and palmitic acid, fiber, protein, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, folate, as well as vitamins B1, B2, and B6. It also contains carotenoids for its yellow color and polyphenols.<\/p>\n<p>The smell is due to sulfur-containing compounds, including ethanethiol, di- and trisulfides, and fruity esters. The kernels are not edible raw; roasted, they are eaten like chestnuts.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes durian stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Durian is loud and sweet - it tolerates coolness, salt and bitterness better than even more sweetness.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">cold<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>well chilled<\/i> serve<\/div>\n<p>The smell remains more subtle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Sticky rice<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Sticky rice &amp; coconut milk<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Thai classic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Bitter<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>coffee or dark cocoa<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It catches the sweetness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Salt<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with a <i>pinch of salt<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It enhances the aroma remarkably.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Freshness<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Mangosteen<\/i><\/div>\n<p>In Asia, it&#039;s the cooling opposite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">portion<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">in <i>small pieces<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Fat and sugar add up quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">alcohol<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not with <i>Beer or schnapps<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Possibly inhibited alcohol breakdown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Crowd<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>a whole fruit<\/i><\/div>\n<p>That&#039;s equivalent to several meals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">car<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>in the closed car<\/i> transport<\/div>\n<p>The smell lingers for weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Refrigerator<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Store in the open<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Everything else absorbs the smell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">kernels<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>eat raw<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Only digestible after cooking or roasting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">diabetes<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>as a quick snack<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Lots of sugar and fat at once.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Durian with sticky rice<\/span><span class=\"w\">With coconut milk, like mango sticky rice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Durian ice cream<\/span><span class=\"w\">The gentlest introduction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Durian shake<\/span><span class=\"w\">With milk or coconut milk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Durian pancakes<\/span><span class=\"w\">Thin pastry, cold cream.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Tempoyak<\/span><span class=\"w\">Fermented durian from Sumatra.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Mooncakes<\/span><span class=\"w\">Sweet filling for pastries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Roasted kernels<\/span><span class=\"w\">Like chestnuts, common in Southeast Asia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Durian cheesecake<\/span><span class=\"w\">Stirred cold, no baking required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Curry with Tempoyak<\/span><span class=\"w\">Savory and fermented.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Freeze-dried chips<\/span><span class=\"w\">The snack for the cautious.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> For the first attempt, eat frozen segments only partially thawed \u2013 the smell is weaker and the texture firmer when cold. Open the fruit with the window open and store any leftovers in a tightly sealed jar; otherwise, the refrigerator will smell of it for days.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Durian shake when appetite and weight are lacking<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Durian shake<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove the seeds from 80 to 100 g of thawed durian fruit flesh.<\/li>\n<li>Blend until smooth in a mixer with 200 ml of milk or coconut milk and a pinch of salt.<\/li>\n<li>Add half a banana and some lime juice to taste.<\/li>\n<li>Drink well chilled in small portions throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>As a calorie-dense recovery shake, it can be used when appetite is reduced and weight has been lost after illness. In Southeast Asia, durian is known precisely for this: high energy in a small volume. It does not replace medically supervised nutritional therapy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>One glass a day is sufficient. Consult a doctor beforehand if you have diabetes, kidney problems, or are on a prescribed diet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>Durian is not described in classical Ayurveda. According to modern classification, it would be sweet, heavy, oily, and distinctly heating \u2013 beneficial for Vata, but only in small quantities for Pitta and Kapha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Southeast Asian folk medicine and Western Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nutrition, durian is considered strongly warming and restorative. Traditionally, mangosteen is eaten alongside it as a cooling counterpoint \u2013 the \u201equeen\u201c to the \u201eking\u201c.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alcohol:<\/strong> It&#039;s best not to mix durian and alcohol - laboratory tests suggest an inhibition of alcohol breakdown, although human data is lacking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> Very high in fat and sugar; only small portions for diabetics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potassium:<\/strong> The high potassium content should be taken into account in cases of impaired kidney function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cores:<\/strong> Do not eat raw, only cooked or roasted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Odor:<\/strong> Carrying them is expressly forbidden in many hotels, airplanes and public transport in Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maturity:<\/strong> Eat or freeze any broken fruit quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/mangostan-garcinia-mangostana\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Mangosteen<\/span><span class=\"d\">The Queen to the King.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/rambutan-nephelium-lappaceum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Rambutan<\/span><span class=\"d\">The hairy neighbor in the fruit basket.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/litschi-litchi-chinensis\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">lychee<\/span><span class=\"d\">Sweet and light as a counterpart.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kokosnuss-cocos-nucifera\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">coconut<\/span><span class=\"d\">For sticky rice and shakes.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/mango-mangifera-indica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">mango<\/span><span class=\"d\">A friendly introduction to the tropics.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/banane-musa-paradisiaca\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">banana<\/span><span class=\"d\">It also provides plenty of potassium.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Durian, raw or frozen.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Li JX, Schieberle P, Steinhaus M. <em>Characterization of the major odor-active compounds in Thai durian (Durio zibethinus L. \u201eMonthong\u201c) by aroma extract dilution analysis and headspace gas chromatography-olfactometry.<\/em> Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2012; 60(45): 11253\u201311262.<\/li>\n<li>Maninang JS, Lizada MCC, Gemma H. <em>Inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme by durian (Durio zibethinus Murray) fruit extract.<\/em> Food Chemistry 2009; 117(2): 352\u2013355.<\/li>\n<li>Teh BT et al. <em>The draft genome of tropical fruit durian (Durio zibethinus).<\/em> Nature Genetics 2017; 49(11): 1633\u20131641.<\/li>\n<li>Aziz NAA, Mhd Jalil AM. <em>Bioactive compounds, nutritional value, and potential health benefits of indigenous durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.): a review.<\/em> Foods 2019; 8(3): 96.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Durian (Durio zibethinus) Botanischer Name Durio zibethinusMalvengew\u00e4chse (Malvaceae) Verwendet wird Das cremige Fruchtfleischfrisch oder tiefgek\u00fchlt Geschmack S\u00fc\u00df, sahnig, k\u00e4sig-zwiebeligje nach Sorte sehr unterschiedlich Herkunft Borneo und Sumatraangebaut vor allem in Thailand und Malaysia Bekannt f\u00fcr Den GeruchSchwefelverbindungen, die tagelang bleiben Saison Mai bis Augustbei uns fast nur tiefgek\u00fchlt Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10322,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10323","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10323","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10323"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10323\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10322"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}