Durian, a sweet and sour local fruit with benefits and disadvantages that you should know.

Santol is a native Thai fruit that is both delicious and has many benefits. However, there are precautions to be taken if you eat too much. Let’s get to know more about this fruit and know when to harvest it.

What kind of fruit is a sapodilla ?

Santol (scientific name: Sandoricum koetjape) is a tropical fruit in the same family as mango. It originated in Southeast Asia. The fruit has a thick skin, white, soft flesh, and a sweet and sour taste. It is popularly eaten fresh or processed into desserts such as Santol Loi Kaew or Santol Songkhrueng .

Benefits of Durian

• Rich in vitamin C, helps boost immunity.
  
• High in fiber, helps with the digestive system.
  
• Contains antioxidants from the peel and seeds.
  
• Helps reduce inflammation in the body from natural substances in the fruit pulp.
  
• In traditional Thai medicine, the bark and roots are used as a wound healing agent and to treat diarrhea.

The taste of the custard apple

The taste of the custard apple depends on the variety and ripeness.

• Raw fruits have astringent and sour taste due to high tannin content.
  
• Ripe fruits have a sweet and sour taste and soft, fluffy flesh.
  
• When fully ripe, the flesh will be very sweet and juicy.
  Popular varieties such as Pui Fai have soft flesh, are not very astringent and are suitable for making desserts.

The dangers of eating too much of the Durian

Although jackfruit is beneficial, consuming too much of it can cause health problems, such as:

• It is high in tannins, especially in the peel and seeds. Although this part is generally not eaten, if accidentally eaten or used in some herbal recipes, it can irritate the digestive system.
  
• Ripe custard apples contain a lot of sugar, which may not be suitable for diabetics.
  
• Processed foods, such as durian , often contain excessive sugar.

When is the season for harvesting durian ?

The harvest season for the santol in Thailand is between June and August, when the สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น fruit is fully ripe and has a sweet and sour taste. If picked before it is ripe, it will have a very astringent taste from tannins. You should wait for the fruit to turn slightly yellowish brown before picking.

How to choose delicious and safe durians

• Choose fruits with pale yellow skin and no bruises.
  
• Press gently and if the meat collapses, it is cooked to perfection.
  
• Avoid fruits with cracks or a strong sour smell.
  
• The shell should be washed before peeling to reduce chemical contamination.

Durian is a Thai fruit that is both delicious and nutritious. However, there are some precautions to take when consuming it. If you choose to eat it in the right amount and during the right season, you will get the most value safely.