Durians have become more popular in the Chinese market in the last few years. However, there is a growing gap between the prices of Musang King and Mon Thong durian. In general, the price of Musang King durian is five times higher than the price of Mon Thong. This wide gap between the two has many people wondering what the difference is between Musang King durian and Mon Thong durian?
1. Musang King durian are slightly smaller. They are generally around 2.5 kg per durian.
2. The shell of Musang King durian is mostly green with a little bit of yellow. The fruit flesh is mostly a deep, golden yellow. The fruit stone is smaller, about the size of a thumb. The flavor is more fragrant and the smell is richer. Furthermore, the flavor of Musang King durian has hints of bitterness and alcohol.
3. The harvest method of Musang King durian is particular. The Musang King durian are allowed to fall from the tree when they are ripe. They can not be harvested before they fully ripen. Furthermore, the production volume of Musang King durian is relatively small. The price of Musang King durian is therefore higher.
The standards for Musang King durian plantations and product quality are strict, and the nutritional value is also higher than that of Mon Thong durian, but not that much higher.
The main reason for the high price is the small production volume, and the long period Musang King durian take to mature. Transport is not easy either. And, of course, the product quality is better.
Source: ifreshfair.cn