0 a large, oval, tropical fruit with a hard skin covered in sharp points, yellow, orange, or red flesh, and a very strong smell
The town now is known for the bad traffic management rather than the durian landmark as durian can be found easily throughout the state.
Another common local belief is that the durian is harmful when eaten with coffee or alcoholic beverages.
The durian is a seasonal fruit, unlike some other non-seasonal tropical fruits such as the papaya, which are available throughout the year.
Durian trees have one or two flowering and fruiting periods per year, although the timing varies depending on the species, cultivars, and localities.
Malaysians make both sugared and salted preserves from durian.
The orchards mainly offer a variety if durian, mostly comes on their best varian of names.
Also, tempoyak (fermented durian) or fresh durian is added for good measure.
Common flavours offered include ripple, red bean, yam, sweet corn, durian, honeydew, peppermint, chocolate, and chocolate chip.
