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The taste from heaven, the smell from hell, it's the durian! One of the highest respected fruits throughout Southeast Asia, the durian has earned the nickname "King of the Fruits." King or not, it's one of the most interesting fruits I've ever come across. To those who are used to apples and bananas, the "durian experience" is anything but ordinary. ...I had heard quite a bit about the durian before I actually got my hands on one, but none of it had prepared me for such a shock upon opening my first one. Almost immediately after sticking my knife into the tough skin, I was overwhelmed by an intense smell, something reminiscent of diesel fuel! I actually had to step away and catch my breath before digging back in. Halfway through the durian, my mom came through the door in a panic - she thought there was a gas leak! The smell of durian is so memorable, in fact, that I swore I could smell it as I was writing this article. VIEW ARTICLE AT Vegetarian Baby & Child

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