Durian: The ‘King of Fruits’ May Be Smelly, but It’s Packed With Nutrients

This heavy, spiky fruit boasts myriad benefits, protecting the heart, fighting cancer, alleviating depression, and reducing cancer-drug resistance.

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Durian has high nutritional value and offers significant health benefits.

Due to its rich nutritional content, durian is known as the “king of fruits” in Southeast Asia. However, its unique and strong smell makes it pretty polarizing. Fans enjoy its sweet, custard-like flavor, while detractors avoid it because of its sulfur-like odor. This distinct smell comes from various volatile sulfur compounds, including thiamine, a sulfur-containing vitamin (B1).