Jackfruit and durian are two large tropical fruits that often get mixed up because of how they look. Both have thick green skins, spiky textures, and strong smells—but they are not the same.

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Just one 2.5-kilogram durian from Nonthaburi, Thailand, can cost $380. Yet the fruit has a smell that some people find extremely unpleasant.

Finding the taste unsatisfactory, Abd Malik, 64, who operates his business in Kampung Baru, improved the recipe two months ago by adding the pulp of an entire durian seed into each akok.

2 cups durian pulp, seeds removed (from one durian, but their size varies) 4 slices syrup-preserved yuzu (or: ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon/ornage zest, or 2 Tablespoons of lemon/orange marmalade) ...

Malaysian durian growers are expected to expand their market share in China this year, buoyed by local consumers’ growing appetite for fresh, naturally ripened fruit. The Southeast Asian nation ...

The southern island province of Hainan is home to China’s first durian farm. Huge domestic demand for tropical fruit has since boosted investment in fledgling farms in other parts of the country.

Durian farmers and exporters from the eastern fruit hub of Chanthaburi and Trat provinces on Tuesday urged the government to solve issues arising from China's rejection of Thai durian export ...