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03/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The odd durian “superfruit” requires bats for pollination

The durian is a divisive fruit, but a recent study has revealed that the “King of Fruits” may need help from a threatened species of bats. According to the findings, flying foxes, bats in the Pteropus and Acerodon genus – the largest in the world – could be crucial pollinators for durian. The durian fruit is either […]

02/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

All the health benefits of durian fruit without having to eat it – researchers have discovered its promise as a probiotic

It may soon be possible to enjoy the health benefits of the King of Fruits without the accompanying stench of rotten eggs or the need to actually eat it. Thanks to a joint study by Chinese and Singaporean researchers, a new non-dairy probiotic drink based on fermented durian pulp could be in the works, reported […]

07/06/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Durian – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Durian, often called the king of fruits, is an exotic fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. The musky, pungent-smelling fruit is widely cultivated in the region, especially in Malaysia. The fruit is also grown in Thailand, Sri Lanka, southern Philippines, Vietnam, New Guinea, India, and other Asian countries. Interestingly, durian belongs to the same plant […]

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