This could cause serious illness when eaten, which would further destroy the reputation of Thai durians, he says. Major export markets for Thai durians are China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the US and Canada. The process is called "active coating", which can make durian stay fresh for twice as long as the normal time. Having succeeded with preserving the freshness of the durian for longer, Assoc Prof Voraphat is now working on the proper packaging. "So, better care and better packaging should help the Thai durian being bought by people who can afford to buy it in good condition."

Source: Bangkok Post July 31, 2017 00:00 UTC