Types of Durian and taste notes
Mao Shan Wang
Other known names
Cat Mountain King
猫山王
Rajah Kunyit or Raja Kunyit
Colour: Pale to rich yellow
Taste: Generally Bitter and Sweetness combined pretty evenly. The texture is creamy yet firm.
Origins: Pahang, Malaysia
Red Prawn
Other known names
Hong Xia
红虾
Ang Hey or Ang Hay
Colour: Yellow, Orange Red
Taste: Probably the sweetest among all of the durians.
Origins: Pahang, Malaysia
D24
Other known names
Sultan
苏丹
Colour: Pale yellow
Taste: Creamy and bitter
Origins: Pahang, Cameron Highlands Malaysia
Black Pearl
Other known names
Hei Zhen Zhu
黑珍珠
Colour: Pale yellow with slightly grey undertones.
Taste: A little bitter but smooth. Creamy texture with small seeds.
Origins: Johor, Malaysia
Golden Phoenix
Other known names
Jin Feng
金鳳
Colour: Pale yellow
Taste: Bitter with a watery texture.
Origins: Pahang, Malaysia
XO
Colour: Pale yellow
Taste: Bitter and extremely soft. Towards an alcoholic taste note.
Origins: Johor, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
D1
Colour: Pale yellow
Taste: Milky taste with small seeds.
Origins: Johor, Malaysia
D13
Colour: Yellow and towards orange
Taste: Ideal for beginners. It's sweet and weaker in taste. Seeds are generally larger than other types of durians.
Origins: Johor, Segamat, Malaysia
D101
Colour: Orange-yellow
Taste: Easy for a start. Slightly sweet with a creamy texture.
Origins: Johor, Pahang, Malaysia
Green Bamboo
Other known names
Qing Zhu
青竹
Colour: Pale yellow with a slight tint of green
Taste: Sweet and rich in fibre.
Origins: Johor, Malaysia