Tan also cautioned that because almost anything about the seller is known, virtual scams are more common. To safeguard oneself, one may look for vendors with a large amount of testimonials.
When buying fruit in man, one can preserve the five S’s in thinking:
First, pick a fruit in the 1.7 to 2.2 kilograms range, as larger-sized types tend to be unripened. Next, perform the plant test: A alternative hinge means beauty. Next, look for signs of spoilage, such as a strong vertical crack.
Finally, shake the durian carefully to evaluate its sound. A loud knock indicates that the body is unripened, a gentler sound indicates ripeness, and there is no sound at all when it is immature.
Lastly, use your sense of smell. A mature durian may have a powerful, some might say pleasant aroma, while an unripe durian will have little to no smell.
To save some money and avoid the enthusiasm, taking a website from Yeo’s updated durian handbook: Get for Mao Shan Wang, and embrace the biological variation in each fruit.
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