"Durian has a regal look with its thorn-covered rind," says Morales. "It's also majestic in size, weighing around six pounds." The husk is thick, spiky, and yellowish-brown or green, and has five ...

Jackfruit and durian are two large tropical fruits that often get mixed up because of how they look. Both have thick green skins, spiky textures, and strong smells—but they are not the same.

BALIK PULAU: Three durian varieties – the Black Thorn, the Green Skin and the Musang King – have remained the all-time favourites this season. A visit to several orchards here showed that ...