Cracked durian is definitely ripe, but it may be overripe and not delicious.

The opening of the durian should not be too big. It is best if the durian flesh is not exposed. Because the opening is too large, the durian meat is exposed to the air for too long and will easily deteriorate. Even if it does not deteriorate, the taste will not be good. You can also tell the taste by smelling it through the crack. If there is a strong smell of alcohol, it means it is overripe. If there is a light fragrance, then you can buy it.

It is not recommended to buy durians with hard thorns, because such durians are immature and may not be delicious even if they open. Choose a durian with soft thorns and a certain degree of elasticity on the thorns, which is a good durian.

It is not recommended to buy shelled durian in the supermarket, because it is not only more expensive, but also not as fresh as the whole durian. It is better to just buy a whole one, then let the merchant open it and take out the pulp on the spot. If you can’t finish it, you can store it in the freezer of your refrigerator at home.

How to select durian

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. Shake. 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.

4. 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.