6 Steps to choosing a good durian
For us, a good durian is one that is ripe, fresh and free from larvae/worms. However, a durian with worm doesn't mean it is not good because it can still be delicious.
Here are some steps you can try when looking for a good durian:
1. Look at the tip, if it is too dry it means it is no longer fresh. A little dry is okay.
2. Look at the bottom, if it is cracked it may be over-ripe or not so fresh. But it still can be delicious.
3. Smell the durian, if there is a strong smell, it is most likely good. If there is no smell, it is probably not ripe.
4. Use your fingernails to scratch the durian, if it sounds hollow it is likely to be a good one.
5. Put the durian close to your ear, shake it and listen carefully, if there is a 'moving' sound, it is likely to be good.
6. Look for holes around the durian, if there is a tiny hole somewhere, there is likely to be a worm (larva of an insect) that has burrowed into it.
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