Yet Chinese consumers can’t get enough of it. China's imports of the fruit have more than doubled in the last five years, and ...

It’s known for its stinky smell that repels many but has gained it a huge following from fruit lovers in China. But the durian fruit may be having an equally repulsive financial effect for Chongqing ...

Its spiky exterior masks a pungent smell—meaning the fruit is often ... That makes the fruit big business for durian farmers in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines ...

For this reason, durian is banned in many places, even in Asia where it is a delicacy. The intense smell of this fruit can cause issues on aeroplanes, public transport, or in hotels. The aroma of ...

In hotels, airports and train stations in Asia, signs prohibiting the consumption of durian can be seen everywhere. Yet the fruit’s smell does not stop the Chinese from eating it, any more than ...

However, doctors have also warned that excessive intake of the durian fruit may contribute to heartburn and bloating in some people due to its relatively high fibre and carbohydrate content.

You might think the smell of an electrolytic capacitor boiling ... They’ve devised an ultracapacitor — that uses biomass from the stinky durian fruit along with jackfruit.

SINGAPORE – Durian lovers in the east will soon have a more convenient way of obtaining their favourite fruit. Local durian seller Kaki Kaki will install a vending machine at Tampines MRT station ...