Every country in the world has delicacies that are definitely worth trying. In Russia, these are dumplings and vinaigrette, in France - croissants and foie gras, in Thailand - exotic fruits full of vitamins. But there are such specific dishes and products that you need to try them with great care. For example, in France, for example, there is a cheese that smells like socks. In Thailand, durian is such a specific delicacy.
Durian looks quite frightening: the fruit is large (it can weigh up to 10 kilograms), the peel is green-brown in color with large thorns, which can greatly complicate the transportation of durian.
On the Internet, you can find a large number of reviews and articles about this tropical stranger, and each author of a review or article notes a specific, downright sickening smell of this fruit. Someone says that it smells like spoiled herring, for someone the smell is associated with the smell of rotten eggs. The odor is also incredibly persistent. Because of this, durian cannot be carried to hotels in Thailand, otherwise, you may receive a fine. For the same reason, you cannot find durian in European and Russian stores. Export outside Thailand by individual tourists is also prohibited, otherwise you will face a rather large fine.
Despite the sickening smell, Thais celebrate the divine taste of durian, reminiscent of delicate vanilla cream. People who have tried durian advise you to eat it with a spoon, but by no means with your hands, otherwise the smell described above will haunt you for a very, very long time.
It should also be noted that durian, like all exotic fruits, can cause allergies. If you are prone to allergic reactions, then it is advisable to find out in advance if you are allergic to the pulp of this fruit with a specific smell and royal taste.
