Durian

an App for durian lovers

The durian is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio. The name "durian" is derived from the Malay-Indonesian languages word for duri or "spike", a reference to the numerous spike protuberances of the fruit.

Popularly known as the King of Fruits, it is either you love the durian ... or you get put off by its pungent smell !!

The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale yellow to red, depending on the species.

There are more than 500 different varieties of durians available today ... in countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, Philippines, and southern China.

This app provides a glimpse of the durian scene in Malaysia ... whereby the price for exotic variety of durians can reach up to RM80 per kg, and shows you how to choose a good durian.

So go install this app now to see more !!