Judge whether durian is ripe:

1. Look at the color. Ripe durian skin is generally yellow. The darker the color, the higher the maturity, and the sweeter the durian. Don't buy durians with blue skin, because the pulp is still raw and not tasty.

2. Look at the size. Generally, larger durians are more mature and tastier than smaller durians.

3. Look at the appearance. Ripe durian shells will automatically crack, and the larger the shell crack, the more mature it is. But don’t buy ones that are too large, because the larger the opening, the more likely the pulp will be contaminated, so it’s best to buy ones that have just opened or have a small opening.

4. Shake it. Pick up the durian and shake it. If you feel some shaking inside, it means the pulp is separated from the shell and it is ripe.

5. Pinch the hard thorn. The thorns of fresh durian are hard and prickly. To judge the maturity of the durian, you can pinch the two adjacent thorns. If they move easily and move closer together, it means the durian is very mature.

6. Smell. Pick up the durian and smell it. The stronger the smell, the more mature the durian is.

7. Look at the pulp. Ripe durian flesh is yellowish in color and soft to the touch, and the flesh is the most delicious at this time; if the flesh is milky white and hard to the touch, it means it is not yet mature.

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Notes on eating durian:

1. Durian that naturally cracks after maturity should not be stored for too long; when you smell a whiff of alcohol If it smells bad, it must have gone bad, so don’t buy it.

2. Because durian tastes thicker and tends to accumulate in the intestines, drinking more boiled water can aid digestion.

3. Although durian is good, you should not eat too much at one time. If the ripe durian smells of alcohol, it means it has spoiled and cannot be eaten.

4. Although durian is rich in fiber, it will absorb water and swell in the intestines and stomach. Excessive consumption will block the intestines and cause constipation.

5. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that durian is warm in nature. If you eat too much, it will increase dryness and cause symptoms of dampness. To relieve discomfort, drink kelp and mung bean soup or prunella vulgaris soup.

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