Regarded by many people in southeast Asia as the 'king of fruits', the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and formidable thorn-co

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Regarded by many people in southeast Asia as the 'king of fruits', the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. In fact, its name means 'spike' in most notable feature is its overpowering smell; some people regard this as a pleasantly sweet fragrance, whilst others find the aroma overpowering, sewage-like and utterly revolting. Eating it is often banned in public places and transport. You have been warned.

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