Durian - D24

"DURIAN">>>>>>>>> I remember when last time, Durian is allowed to bring to Japan because we can not find this fruit over there. Although Durian is very popular in Singapore but it is not allowed to bring especially by public transportation. One of most popular building here is designed with Durian shape named Durian "esplanade" building. If you take the taxi to this building, usually the taxi driver will understand if you say Durian building rather than Esplanade building.

Durian is well known as "king of fruits", it has strong sharp thorns, stinks but the taste is great. Countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Borneo have their own variety of Durian, Thailand is popular with Montong, Malaysia with D24, Indonesia with Durian Hutan (forest) from Sumatra and Borneo's Durian.

There are some varieties of Durian :

• Malaysia with D2 (Dato Nina), D10 (Durian Hijau), D16, D24, D98 (Katoi), D99, D116 (Batu), D117 (Gombak), D123 (Rim 2), Hew 3.
• Thailand with Gaanyao, Montong, Kob Picul, Chanee, Luang, Kradoom Tong, and Chompoosri
• Indonesia with Sitokong, Bakul, Mas, Sitebel, Simanalagi, and Simadat

Almost every season you can find Durian in Singapore, the price is usually from $1 to up to $10 per piece. But D24 is the most expensive one. You can find many durian places close to kallang road and Bugis junction in Singapore. In my country, Elephant will eat Durian in the durian farm during the season, so people will be careful during this season.