Wide variety of creative desserts keeps king of fruits popular beyond peak seasonGEORGE TOWN: The durian kingdom has spawned by-pro­d­ucts so wide in range that the thorny fruit is available 365 days in diverse forms. There’s durian-flavoured bing­su (shaved ice), coffee, mochi, smoothies, chocolates, ice cream, freeze-dried durian chips and crepes filled with durian-flavoured cream. He said several entrepreneurs have developed a wide range of products, enabling visitors to sample different forms of durian and take them home as souvenirs as well. “Over time, this will help build a mature durian market featuring a full range of products, similar to other popular fruits,” he said at the launch of the Durian Tree Experience Centre here yesterday. With durian-flavoured desserts, he said, domestic and international tourists are no longer limited to orchard visits or eating durian by the roadside.

Source: The Star January 04, 2026 23:57 UTC