1. Taste and flavor: Frozen durian will make its pulp softer and smoother, and its taste is more delicate and smooth, just like ice cream. The durian fragrance of frozen durian is light, not so strong. The flesh of fresh durian is usually tender, chewy, sweet, soft and waxy, tender and smooth, and full of flavor. Fresh durian will have a stronger aroma and a strong tangy smell, which is also a major feature of durian.
2. Preservation method and shelf life: Frozen durian can be preserved in the refrigerator for up to 2 years or even longer. This is because freezing treatment reduces bacterial pollution and prolongs the shelf life. Once thawed, it should be eaten as soon as possible to maintain the best taste. Fresh durian has a short shelf life. Once the durian pulp is cracked or matured, it will be quickly infected with bacteria and generally cannot be eaten within 24 hours. Especially durian with skin or cracks, try not to eat it, because once exposed to normal temperature air, the pulp will breed bacteria at a high speed.
3. Production technology and cost: Frozen durian is usually made from naturally matured durian meat by quick freezing. This method ensures the taste of frozen durian is similar to that of mature durian. Fresh durian needs more attention in the process of transportation and storage, because it may not be fully mature when picked, and it needs to be placed for a while to achieve the best taste. In addition, fresh durian is usually sold as a whole, while frozen durian is mostly sold as pure pulp, which makes it possible to buy more durian pulp at the same price.