Malaysia hosted the Grand Durian Festival for the first time, showcasing native durians freshly harvested directly from Malaysian plantations. This inaugural Durian Pioneer Festival occurred at KL East Mall in Kuala Lumpur. During the festival, visitors had the opportunity to enjoy authentic Malaysian durians sold at more affordable prices. Moreover, the durians available at this festival were of high quality, sourced from various durian plantations across Malaysia.
According to a statement by Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Fauziah Salleh, she highly appreciates the efforts behind this festival, as it benefits many people. One of the key advantages is that it allows this renowned fruit to be enjoyed by everyone at a very affordable price, especially amidst economic challenges.
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Additionally, the festival also provided significant benefits to traders, enabling them to market their products to a broader audience and open up future business opportunities.
"People can easily enjoy Malaysia's agricultural produce directly from the plantations at a lower price. Premium Musang King durians are available for just 9.99 ringgit, or approximately USD 2.25 per kilogram," she said.
She further mentioned that the festival not only serves as a platform to introduce Malaysia's authentic durians to the world but also as part of an initiative to assist and alleviate the burden on the public. It allows people to partake in enjoying Malaysia's local produce.
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What is Musang King?
Musang King durian is a type of durian from Malaysia, first introduced to the public in 1990. This durian variety is also known by other names, such as Raja Kucing or Mao Shan Wang. Musang King durian is regarded as one of the best durians in the world.
As a result, Musang King durians tend to have a different price point compared to other durian varieties. However, this is justified by its unique flavor, not found in other durians. Musang King durian, known for its thick yellow flesh with a sweet and slightly bitter taste, is highly favored by durian enthusiasts and is considered a worthy competitor to Thailand's Monthong durian.
Unique Facts About Musang King Durian
Musang King durian has several unique facts that some people may know, while others may not. Raja Kucing, or Musang King durian, possesses several distinctive and interesting characteristics.
First, the harvest time for Musang King durians is determined by weather conditions. Second, Musang King durian is often used as a dessert, substituting for ice cream, pudding, etc. Third, it takes approximately 10 years for a Musang King durian tree to bear fruit. Fourth, Musang King durians are priced very high.
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Benefits of Musang King Durian
It turns out that durian, particularly Musang King durian, offers numerous health benefits. Musang King durian is rich in nutrients, including Vitamin C, Vitamin B, fiber, and potassium, which help maintain electrolyte and fluid balance in the body. Additionally, Musang King durian contains antioxidants that can combat free radicals and support heart health.
