FRUIT OF THE KING Typical fruit of Indonesia, where the fruit is called DURIO, derivation of the word duri in the Bahasa language melayu that translates spike or thorn, in reference to the numerous protrusions that come out of the fruit in the form of spikes, that is to say "thorny fruit" in that language. The suffix -an is the article, therefore it is also said "durian" which translates "the durium" or "the thorny". They exist in 30 recognized durio species of which 9 are edible. Durio zibethinus is the only species marketed on the international market. The others are only found in local markets in Southeast Asia where he is called "the king of fruits". Although very tasty, its smell is nauseating (for many), so it is forbidden to sell it in restaurants, put it on buses or have it in some hotels.
