Durian King of Fruit Vacuum Freeze Dried Fresh Durian Monthong Made from Real Fruit 50 Gram or 1.75 Ounce Pack of 2

I have been wanting to try this fruit for the longest time. But I have always been afraid of the pungent smell everyone talks about. So, finally I ordered this freeze dried fruit for the experience and to see how it smells and tastes. The packets arrived quickly and I went outside with my husband to try it. I opened the packet and did not experience any foul or pungent smell. To me, it smelled like onion dip. I tasted it and it tasted very sweet with a hint of onion dip. Also, it kind of sticks to your teeth. On the other hand, my husband smelled it and said it smelled pungent and chemically. He did not want to try it; it was not appetizing to him. Mind you, I am the one in the family with a sensitive sense of smell; yet, I did not find this fruit yucky or pungent. Interesting experience!

Though I have yet to try the fresh fruit, I really enjoy the taste of freeze-dried durian. Some people will like this more than others. I am someone who LOVES sweet and savory (things like honey on pizza, caramelized onions, salt on cookies). The best way I can describe the flavor is like a combination of creamy marshmallow, caramelized/roasted garlic and sparkling wine. It is a complex flavor, so not everyone will like it. My partner thinks it is "fine", doesn't hate it, just does not love it. If I think about it too much there does seem to be an over-ripe or rotten fruit smell and taste that can be associated with this.As with all freeze dried fruit, this will stick to your teeth a little, so be prepared for the taste to linger.This is the second brand of freeze-dried durian I have bought on Amazon. I liked the taste of both brands, but the other one (Rozocha) seemed to be a better value. They were supposed to weigh about the same, but Rozocha was divided into 4 little packs instead of 2 and it just seemed like I got more durian.

I love durian. I am addicted to durian. However I live in a small city in south VA and it's not available here. The nearest shop that sells frozen whole fruits is Roanoke, and they're priced by the pound (often more than 10 lbs!!!) and thus prohibitively expensive. This is the best way to get my durian fix without using half my paycheck on gas and the fruit. Freeze dried is still great, it retains that complex flavor and the smell (which I find to be intoxicatingly beautiful and it makes my mouth water every time I smell it) and I highly recommend it as a snack, a cheaper alternative to fresh or frozen, or if you're like me, a stand in for your true drug of choice--the fresh fruit with that unbelievable custardy texture.

did not like its smell

this dried durian is pretty good and I'm buying it often. this time i bought 2 packs and both smells like pack of washing powder. i think it is amazon storage issue, but anyway, it damaged content.

I've never had fresh durian but my brother who has said the flavor was there just less. I thought it was quite good even though I've heard horrible things about durian, it didn't really have a bad smell either and the flavor was really good and complex.

I tasted fresh durian many years ago and loved it, but it’s very hard to find in a grocery store. Some people don’t like it (my boyfriend didn’t even like the smell) but I LOVE it! It’s pricey but I will definitely order it again.

These were excellent and exactly as described. The quantity was a bit more than expected and quality was great. I have not eaten a fresh durian, and really have no experience with freeze dried fruit. That said, the flavor of these was just as described by many people who have tasted of durian. Its sweet, oniony, with a dash of spice -very unique! If you don't have easy access to the real thing, and really want to try the distinctive flavor of a durian, these freeze dried ones are a great option.