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Can you buy durian fruit in the US?
Their fresh durian fruit comes from Southeast Asia and is processed in chemical-free plantations every time. Due to limited quantity, they sell it by the fruit, meaning you get one durian fruit per box. If all you want is a little treat, you can buy a single fruit, shipped anywhere in the United States.
Can I buy durian in the UK?
musang king durians are now on sale in the UK. While durians have long been available in Chinese supermarkets around Britain, this is the first time the prized Malaysian variety has been on sale in the UK, although thus far it is restricted to Loon Fung stores in London.
How much does durian fruit cost?
With an average weight of about 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz), a durian fruit would therefore cost about S$12 to S$22 (US$8 to US$15). The edible portion of the fruit, known as the aril and usually referred to as the “flesh” or “pulp”, only accounts for about 15–30% of the mass of the entire fruit.
Can you grow durian in the US?
Durian trees can be found in Miami, Florida in the United States. There are not very many durian trees in Miami as the climate does not tend to suit them well. The natural pollinator is the fruit bat, so any Durian tree grown in a greenhouse or glasshouse would need to be pollinated manually.
Is durian illegal in the UK?
musang king durians are now on sale in the UK. The green, spiky durian is an awkward travel companion: it is banned on Singapore’s rail network, as well as many in airports and hotels in south-east Asia.
Which is the best place to buy durian in Thailand?
Chanthaburi is the capital of tropical fruits and prices are usually much cheaper than in Bangkok. Do try the durian buffet at Suan Supatra Land in Rayong Province. It’s a magical wonderland of all-you-can-eat tropical fruits, including durian all shelled and presented for you to feast on to your heart’s content.
Can you buy fresh durian fruit in Florida?
Because durian fruits vary in size, we don’t know how many pounds will be sent. It is very rare to have Fresh Durian imported into Florida so it is quite expensive at this time. If we get a large amount of durian orders now then we may be able to lower the price in the future!
Do you get a refund on fresh durian?
Since durian is highly perishable, we will be shipping them with rush delivery or in coolers and cold packs depending on location. This is to keep everything as fresh as possible. We will fill any spaces available with other tropical fruits. There are NO Refunds on fresh Durian orders.
How big does a durian fruit get to be?
The Durian is widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the “King of Fruits”, durian fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odor, and formidable thorn-covered husk. Durian fruits can grow up to 30 centimeters (12 in) long and 15 centimeters (6 in) in diameter, and typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb).