As a durian lover, I know that choosing a good durian is not easy. In many cases, we either choose the one with thick skin and less meat, or we choose an unripe durian. Moreover, the price of durian is also relatively expensive, and it is really not worth it to buy a bad durian.
Therefore, I spent 128 yuan today to buy a six-pound durian and decided to share with you the tips for buying durian. Mastering these tips will help you choose high-quality durians with thin skin and meat, soft and glutinous sweetness.
The first point is that we should pay attention to the fruit type when choosing durians. It is best to choose a fruit with a round, plump shape that resembles a lychee. Such durians have a higher pulp rate and full flesh. Instead, one should avoid buying long cones or deformed durians, as these tend to have sparse flesh and are not easily ripe.
The second point is to observe the color of the durian shell. The shell of the ripe durian is slightly bluish and golden-yellow, and this durian is just the right ripeness and has a soft and sweet taste. If the color is too dark and yellow, it may be too ripe, with a wine flavor and a bad taste; On the other hand, if the skin is too green, it means that the durian is not yet ripe.
The third point is to observe the freshness of the fruit stalk. Fresh durian cakes are usually thicker and can spill water when lightly scraped. On the contrary, stale durian will dry up due to too long storage time, and the fruit cake will be obviously not fresh.
Fourth, observe the spikes and pinch them. By looking at the thickness and thinness of the durian spikes, we can understand how much flesh there is. If the spikes are thick and sparse, it means that the durian has more flesh and thick skin; Conversely, if the spikes are long, pointed, and dense, it means that the durian has little pulp or may even have no pulp.
In addition, we can also choose two adjacent spikes to try to pinch, if you can pinch easily, it means that the durian is moderately ripe; If it feels hard and cannot be pinched, it means that the durian is either dead or immature.
The fifth point is to look at the opening of the durian. We should choose durians that are about to open or slightly open, and avoid buying durians with too large openings. Because the opening is too large, the flesh will be exposed to the outside, which is easy to get dirt and bacteria, and the meat is easy to spoil after prolonged storage.
The last point is to smell the scent of durian. Freshly ripe durian smells rich and fruity. However, if it smells of alcohol, it indicates that the durian is overripe and the flesh is likely to have gone bad; In addition, if it does not smell good, it also means that this durian is not ripe.
Friends who like to eat durian may wish to try these methods to ensure that they can choose durian with thin skin and flesh and excellent taste every time they buy.