Durian Marangang (Durio dulcis)

Family: Malvaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Found in Southeast Asia specifically in Malaysia and Indonesia, Durio dulcis or Durian Marangang is a tropical large tree growing up to 43 m in height and 80 cm in trunk diameter with dark red to brown red spiny fruits that are edible. The flesh is dark yellow, thin, and deep caramel-flavoured. The seeds can be boiled or roasted then eaten. The wood is durable and used in interior construction, furniture, and packing cases.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and fragrant. — The aril around the seeds is very sweet and fragrant.; An attractive, dark purplish-red colour when fully ripe, with a bright yellow aril that has a soft, creamy texture and a delicious flavour reminiscent of pineapple cream without the acidity.; Very strong smelling.; An extremely offensive odour.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, at elevations up to 800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)