Durian Fruit

Posted on January 8, 2023February 13, 2023

Durian Fruit (Dawei Naming- Duyin Thee)

Durian is a fruit grown in southern Myanmar. Mainly grows in Burma areas such as Mon, Karen, and Tanintharyi. Durian is a large tree. The trunk is large and tall. Durian grows better on red gravel ground. The leaves also come in two colors. There is old gold on the back and on the other hand, it is a light green color. Even when ripe, it tends to fall off automatically. Care should be taken when the durian fruit when is ripe because it has thorns.

Durian Plant and Leaf

History of Duraka Tine and Durin Thee

On the 11th Wartaw, when the Gautama Buddha looked at the devas with his eyes, when he saw Waimatethaka Mountain (now Ganan Taung near Kyauk Htauk village) and saw the revelation of Gawonpathate Yathate, Duraka Natthar, and Kumbandana Natbalu, he took the Mya Thapeit and went to the North Ottara Guru for alms. Returned after giving alms, Kumbandana Natbalu saw Gautama Buddha and he followed and found on Waimatethaka Mountain. When Gawonpathate Yathate returned from looking for fruit, the Duraka deity also came to donate the deity fruit. the three are met together.

At that time, Gwanpate Rathe applied: “Ashinphayar, this forest, this mountain, this place has existed since the time of God. What will happen to this place in the future? Have mercy on this disciple of the Buddha, and offer this fruit alms, Lord.” Also the deity Duraka offered the fruit of the deity that came with him. The deity also offered the fruit of the deity “Sumpiya”. “Durin Sumpada Dawei Asa”, people had to cultivate the seeds of the deity fruit offered by the deity Duraka called “Duraka Thee” and the fruit was now renamed “Durin Thee” (Durian Fruit). Natthuddha Pinnae (Jack fruit), which was donated by Kumbandana Natbalu, is now called “Sumpiya Thee” and now it is called “Sumpada Thee” in Dawei.

The size of the Durian

Normal Size of Durian

Durian fruit can grow up to 30 cm (12 inches) long and 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter. The average weight of one is up to 3 kg (2-7 lbs).

The shape of the Durian fruit

Durian is a thorny fruit that is full of thorns all over fruit. If you divide the fruit with these thorns, you will see many canals. Among these canals are the flesh of various colors, such as greens, white, milky, and saffron sticks to the seeds.

The smell of Durian fruit

For those who like it, the aroma is very fragrant. People who do not like durian fruit can not stand the smell, but those who like it are like Nat Thuddha. If it smells good, you can’t help to eat it and It’s like buying the fruit walking in front of a store. The essence of the durian fruit, which even the devotees describe as a Nat Thuddha, is golden and appetizing.

The taste of Durian fruit

The original taste of durian fruit is sweet and slightly bitter. The taste is a sweet, creamy, and bitter taste. Most of the two milky fruits have a sweet taste, the saffron-colored flesh has a creamy taste and the flesh is slightly greenish-white has a bitter taste.

Distinguish taste according to the shape of the thorns

Durian fruit also has fewer thorns and more thorns. Taste can also be differentiated depending on the type of thorn. Most of the thorny fruits have a bitter taste and fewer thorny fruits have a sweet taste.

How to use Durian seeds

Some durians have large seeds, but others have very small seeds and only a few seeds. Some seeds have five lobes; Some fruits have four lobes; In some cases, it may be three-dimensional. It is said that if you eat durian seeds, you will lose worms.

Durian Jam

Durian is often made of durian ice cream, in addition, made Durian Jam. Some people use butter to make durian jam. In areas that are rich in durian fruit such as Dawei and Myeik, only salt, and sugar are used to make durian jam. Mix all the ingredients, heat the jam and when it turns reddish brown, you have a delicious durian jam. In Tanintharyi, Dawei Durinyo and Myeik Durinyo are particularly prominent.

Benefits of Durian fruit

High in fiber, durian can also stimulate the digestive system. This stimulus can reduce constipation, obstruction of the intestinal tract, abdominal pain, and does not cause colon cancer. Durian is an insoluble fiber that helps prevent diarrhea.

Durian fruit can help prevent premature aging. Durian contains vitamins and antioxidants that help reduce free radicals. Durian can help reduce wrinkles and spots, help muscle weakness, prevent hair loss and tooth decay.

Durian contains minerals that are very important for the production of red blood cells. It also contains iron and copper, which are essential for the proper functioning of red blood cells. If these red blood cells are healthy, you will not have anemia.

Be careful

People with indigestion, high blood pressure should not eat durian fruit. Difficulty digesting food may cause a high temperature inside the abdominal. Eating too much durian can also cause heartburn. Therefore, when eating durian fruit in a very hot season, you need to eat it carefully.

Fruits that should be eaten with Durian

Mangosteen

Pineapple

Excessive consumption of durian fruit can cause heatstroke. To prevent this from happening, you have to eat Mangosteen. Eating pineapple can also help prevent heatstroke.

What not to eat with Durian

(1) Alcohol

It is said that eating durian and drinking alcohol can cause food poisoning and death. There are no confirmed studies, but the high sulfur content of durian can block up to 70% of the enzymes that help the body break down alcohol. This can increase the risk of alcohol and beer harm in the body. Therefore, it is better not to associate.

(2) Caffeinated beverages

Caffeinated soft drinks, carbonated drinks, if you drink with durian, can cause heart failure. With caffeinated beverages, durian should be eaten at intervals.

(3) Eggplant

Durian and eggplant can be called hot foods. It can increase body temperature by itself. The combination of the two can increase the temperature and make you sick. Do not eat durian if you have a meal with eggplant.

(4) Crab

Crab is a cold food that is good for cooling the body, and durian is a food that can warm the body. Eating both at the same time can upset the digestive system and cause stomach problems.

(5) Beef and goat meat

Beef and goat meat are also hot foods and should not be eaten with durian to keep the body warm. If you have allergies, it can be dangerous.

Author- Phoenix

Translator- Hana M
Reference- Wiki, Hello Sayarwon Magazine

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