D198 Golden Phoenix Durian (金凤榴莲)

Description

Golden Phoenix durian is a small varietal, averaging no more than 1.5 kilograms in weight, and has a round to oval appearance, sometimes being able to fit in the palm of a hand. The durian’s shell is thin, showcasing five seams at the fruit’s base, and the stem is dark brown, fibrous, long, and thick. The exterior ranges in color from green to green-brown, depending on the durian’s growing environment and is covered in concentrated, pyramidal spines. The spines are very sharp, growing thicker in the middle of the fruit and pointing straight out, while at the top and bottom, the spines become slender and more concentrated, bending toward the stem and base. The thin husk can be broken apart by hand, revealing several chambers of pale yellow to white flesh encased in a spongy-white husk. The flesh lobes are generally smaller, but the seeds inside are flat, brown, and thin, creating a higher flesh ratio despite its petite appearance. The flesh is enveloped in a thin membrane and has a velvety, smooth, soft, and watery consistency. Golden Phoenix durian releases a pungent aroma with sweet, onion, and garlic-like undertones. The flesh is known for having a mild but complex flavor, layered with notes of floral sweetness, followed by a slight alcoholic bitterness.