Durian Sorbetes
A soft, sweet creamy ice cream made with Natural Durian Fruit.
Southeast Asian traditional beliefs, as well as traditional Chinese medicine, consider the durian fruit to have warming properties liable to cause excessive sweating.
The traditional method to counteract this is to pour water into the empty shell of the fruit after the pulp has been consumed and drink it.An alternative method is to eat the durian in accompaniment with mangosteen, which is considered to have cooling properties.
Pregnant women or people with high blood pressure are traditionally advised not to consume durian.
The Javanese believe durian to have aphrodisiac qualities, and impose a set of rules on what may or may not be consumed with it or shortly thereafter.
We only use All Natural Ingredients, we use Natural Durian Fruit for our ice cream.
Durian is very high in nutrients compared to most fruits.
Here is the nutrient content in a cup (243 grams) of pulp (1):
Calories: 357.
Fat: 13 grams.
Carbs: 66 grams.
Fiber: 9 grams.
Protein: 4 grams.
Vitamin C: 80% of the RDI.
Thiamin: 61% of the RDI.
Manganese: 39% of the RDI.
Vitamin B6: 38% of the RDI.
Potassium: 30% of the RDI.
Riboflavin: 29% of the RDI.
Copper: 25% of the RDI.
Folate: 22% of the RDI.
Magnesium: 18% of the RDI.
Niacin: 13% of the RDI.
This nutrient profile is actually very impressive compared to other fruits. It makes durian one of the most nutritious fruits on earth.
It is also rich in healthy plant compounds, including anthocyanins, carotenoids, polyphenols and flavonoids. Many of these function as antioxidants.
Health Benefits of Durian
All parts of the durian plant — leaves, husk, roots and fruit — have been used in traditional Malaysian medicine to treat a variety of illnesses, including high fever, jaundice and skin conditions.
Studies have shown that durian fruit may have the following health benefits.
Reduce cancer risk. Its antioxidants may neutralize cancer-promoting free radicals. In one study, durian extract prevented a strain of breast cancer cells from spreading.
Prevent heart disease. Several compounds in durian may help lower cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of atherosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries.
Fight infection. The rind contains antibacterial and anti-yeast properties.
Lower blood sugar. Durian has a lower glycemic index than other tropical fruits, meaning it may lead to a lower blood sugar spike. It may also prevent some glucose from being absorbed and stimulate insulin to be released.
Why Does It Smell So Bad?
Opinions are mixed about durian's smell. Some people love it, others hate it.
The smell is very strong and has been described as a combination of roasted and rotting onion, sulphur, sewage, fruit and honey.
A study analyzed the aromatic compounds in durian and found 44 active compounds, including ones that contribute to scents of skunk, caramel, rotten egg, fruit and soup seasoning.
So potent is the fruit's smell that it's forbidden from many hotel rooms and public transport systems in Southeast Asia.
Your impression of the fruit depends on whether you smell the sweet-smelling or stinky compounds more strongly.
Durian is very high in nutrients compared to most fruits.
Here is the nutrient content in a cup (243 grams) of pulp (1):
Calories: 357.
Fat: 13 grams.
Carbs: 66 grams.
Fiber: 9 grams.
Protein: 4 grams.
Vitamin C: 80% of the RDI.
Thiamin: 61% of the RDI.
Manganese: 39% of the RDI.
Vitamin B6: 38% of the RDI.
Potassium: 30% of the RDI.
Riboflavin: 29% of the RDI.
Copper: 25% of the RDI.
Folate: 22% of the RDI.
Magnesium: 18% of the RDI.
Niacin: 13% of the RDI.
This nutrient profile is actually very impressive compared to other fruits. It makes durian one of the most nutritious fruits on earth.
It is also rich in healthy plant compounds, including anthocyanins, carotenoids, polyphenols and flavonoids. Many of these function as antioxidants.
Health Benefits of Durian
All parts of the durian plant — leaves, husk, roots and fruit — have been used in traditional Malaysian medicine to treat a variety of illnesses, including high fever, jaundice and skin conditions.
Studies have shown that durian fruit may have the following health benefits.
Reduce cancer risk. Its antioxidants may neutralize cancer-promoting free radicals. In one study, durian extract prevented a strain of breast cancer cells from spreading.
Prevent heart disease. Several compounds in durian may help lower cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of atherosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries.
Fight infection. The rind contains antibacterial and anti-yeast properties.
Lower blood sugar. Durian has a lower glycemic index than other tropical fruits, meaning it may lead to a lower blood sugar spike. It may also prevent some glucose from being absorbed and stimulate insulin to be released.
Why Does It Smell So Bad?
Opinions are mixed about durian's smell. Some people love it, others hate it.
The smell is very strong and has been described as a combination of roasted and rotting onion, sulphur, sewage, fruit and honey.
A study analyzed the aromatic compounds in durian and found 44 active compounds, including ones that contribute to scents of skunk, caramel, rotten egg, fruit and soup seasoning.
So potent is the fruit's smell that it's forbidden from many hotel rooms and public transport systems in Southeast Asia.
Your impression of the fruit depends on whether you smell the sweet-smelling or stinky compounds more strongly.
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