Thais and foreigners alike flock to Thailand specifically to eat durian, especially in the May-June harvest season when the fruits and new species are fresh. (EPA photo)WASHINGTON: Scientists have answered one of nature's most pungent questions: what gives the world's smelliest fruit its distinctive aroma. "The durian smell has been described as a mix of an onion-like sulphury aroma with notes of sweet fruitiness and savoury soup-seasoning. The researchers said there are at least 30 other durian species, some edible, some inedible, and some with other distinctive features. Durian is economically important, with imports to China last year worth $600 million to $800 million, the researchers said.

Source: Bangkok Post October 09, 2017 16:30 UTC