Durian is a relatively common fruit. Its flesh is relatively plump, soft and delicious, and has high nutritional value. Many people like to eat it. When buying durian, you usually pinch its thorns to see how ripe the durian is. If the durian has soft thorns but no openings, it is not yet ripe enough.

1. What happens if the durian has soft thorns but no opening? It is not ripe enough. If the durian has soft thorns but no opening, it means that the durian is at 6-7 minutes of maturity, which is not the best period for consumption. It is recommended that the durian be eaten when the shell is cracked. This way the durian will be sweeter and the pulp will be more fragrant. The taste is softer and more delicious. You can also press the durian peel with your fingers. If the peel is soft and can be pressed, it means that the fruit is mature and can be peeled off and eaten. If the durian you buy has no openings, it means that the durian was picked before it was fully mature. Although such durian is edible, the taste will be worse, so it is recommended to store the durian in a cool place. Leave it for a few days before eating it, so it will taste better.

2. How to tell if a durian is ripe or not? 1. Use two fingers to squeeze the two thorns of the durian toward the middle. If your hands feel elastic and the two thorns can get closer, it means it is ripe. 2. Hold the durian and shake it next to your ears. If there is a thumping sound inside, it means it is ripe. 3. Smell it with your nose. If there is an obvious aroma, it means it is mature. 4. Look at the tip of the durian. If there are fine cracks on the tip, it means the durian is mature and edible. 5. Insert a sharp object into the bottom of the durian. If there is a slight popping sound, it means it is ripe.

3. Is it better to eat durian raw or cooked? From the perspective of durian’s nutrition and taste, it is definitely better to eat mature durian. Because durian itself will emit some ethylene gas as it matures, and the amylase in the durian will dissolve the starch water into sugar and pectinase. In addition, when some enzymes in the durian break down specific compounds, It will make the durian smell fragrant. The final metabolites of unripe durian, that is, raw durian, are the same as those of ripe durian. The nutritional gap is not very big, but in terms of eating, the ripe durian will be more nutritious. It's sweeter, more delicious, and softer and easier to digest. If you eat raw durian, you will suffer more.