1. Look at the size

By identifying the size and appearance color of the fruit, you can also identify whether the durian is ripe. The same principle as choosing watermelons, generally speaking, larger durians will be more mature. Judging from the color of the shell, a good mature durian is a relatively transparent yellow color. If there is more green color, it means it is not mature enough.

2. Smell the smell

When purchasing, if you like durians with natural openings, you can smell the durian smell through the cracks in the shell. Immature durians have a "green smell", which means they smell like freshly cut grass. Such durians are generally not mature enough.

3. Pinch the spikes

Only when the durian is ripe can it be sweet and waxy. Select two adjacent spikes among the spikes of the shell, hold the tips of the spikes with your hands, and pinch them inward with a little force. If you can get them "closer" to each other easily, it proves that the durian is soft. , the maturity level is also relatively good. If it feels very firm and cannot be pinched at all, it means the durian is relatively raw.

4. Look at the color

To choose delicious golden pillow durians, first pay attention to the shape of the fruit. The appearance must be elongated, and the shape of the tail must be long and pointed. In this way, The skin is thin, the flesh is plump, and the seeds are relatively small. The best color is light yellow-green or golden yellow.

5. Press it

If you buy a fruit whose joints haven’t fallen off yet and you don’t know whether it tastes good or not, you can dig a small triangle on the fruit and stretch it out. Put your finger in and press it lightly. If it cannot be pressed down, it is too raw. It is recommended to try again the next day. When pressed, the meat will return to its original shape and is just ready to eat. The durian at this time is fragrant and delicious, and the taste is not too strong. First-time eaters will definitely like it very much.

6. Shake it

Carefully place the fingers of both hands in the depression between the spikes on both sides of the durian, gently pick up the durian and hold it firmly Finally, gently shake the durian with your hands. If you feel a gentle collision or a slight sound inside, it proves that the pulp has matured and separated from the shell. Such a durian is a mature and good durian.

Reference materials: People's Daily Online - People's Health Channel - Durian nourishes yin and strengthens yang? Master the selection skills

Reference materials: People's Daily - Food Channel - Durian fragrant? How to buy it Hepei durian