Thai Monthong Durian

THAI MONTHONG DURIAN – LONG KHANH

(Thai Monthong Durian grown in Long Khanh)

1. Product Characteristics

Thai Monthong Durian from Long Khanh has an oval shape, a relatively thin shell, large and dense thorns, and thick flesh.

When fully ripe, the flesh is light yellow, dry and creamy, with a mild sweetness and chewy texture, making it ideal for consumers who prefer durian with less sweetness. The aroma is rich and fragrant, with a high ratio of small seeds and significantly more flesh compared to Ri6 and Milk Durian.

Thanks to these advantages, Thai Monthong Durian is highly popular not only in Vietnam but also in many international markets.

Each fruit weighs approximately 1–5 kg. When ripe, the shell remains fresh green, making it easy to open.

2. Advantages of Purchasing Thai Monthong Durian from Navi Fruit

• Farm-direct supply to supermarkets and traditional markets, ensuring competitive pricing for partners and distributors.
• Strict quality control from external appearance to internal ripeness, ensuring durians are delivered at optimal ripeness, minimizing weight loss during the ripening process.
• Careful packing using high-strength 5-layer cartons, with cardboard separators between fruits to reduce surface damage from sharp thorns.
• Transported by suitable logistics methods such as passenger vehicles and trucks, ensuring on-time delivery and maintaining optimal product quality.

3. Nutritional Value

In 243 grams of durian, there are approximately 357 calories, 9 g dietary fiber, 66 g carbohydrates, 13 g fat, and 4 g protein. Durian is also rich in vitamins and minerals, including 38% vitamin B6, 80% vitamin C, as well as potassium, manganese, and magnesium.

4. Health Benefits

Durian is high in dietary fiber, which supports digestion, helps regulate blood pressure, promotes heart health, slows aging, and may assist with improving sleep quality and addressing anemia.

5. Culinary Uses

Thai Monthong Durian is among the most popular durian varieties in Vietnam. Its creamy texture and mild sweetness make it enjoyable when eaten fresh. It is also widely used in various dishes such as durian sticky rice, durian ice cream, durian smoothies, grilled durian, fried durian pastries, and durian blended with avocado.

6. Storage Instructions

Durian can be stored whole or as separated pulp. Whole fruits should be kept in a well-ventilated area and preferably placed in a carton box, avoiding direct contact with the floor to prevent temperature shock.

Once opened, durian pulp can be stored in the freezer for up to 1–2 years. Alternatively, the pulp can be kept in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours before consumption for optimal taste.