Basic Introduction to Durian Musang King
The origin of “Durian Musang King”: Malaysians send ripe durians that have fallen from the tree without splitting open to a “Musang” (Malay for civet) confined in a cage. The civet is used to sniff out the best quality durians. If the “Musang” becomes excited after smelling a particular durian, it is deemed the supreme “Durian Musang King”.
Musang King durians must follow the natural law of “ripening and falling.” Those picked from the tree or opened prematurely are not edible, making it difficult to enjoy fresh Musang King in China. In China, one can only taste frozen Musang King and Musang King durian desserts, which are made from imported durian flesh and sweets ingredients sourced from Malaysia.
“Musang” is the Malay pronunciation of the civet. Civets have a keen sense of smell and excel at finding the best durians, hence the name “Musang” is given to the finest durians, with “Musang King” being the prince among them.
Nutritional Value
1. Nourishing the Body
Modern science and nutritional research has found that Musang King durians are highly nutritious. Regular consumption can strengthen the body, nourish the spleen, replenish qi, and invigorate the kidneys, making it an extremely nourishing fruit.
2. Warming Blood and Scattering Coldness
Musang King durians are warm in nature and can warm the blood and dispel coldness, alleviating menstrual pain in women, especially those suffering from dysmenorrhea. It also improves coldness in the abdomen, promoting body temperature rise, making it an ideal tonic for those with cold constitutions. Boiling its shell with bones has been a traditional folk remedy used to treat various cold-related ailments.
3. Treating Hypertension
It contains essential mineral elements, notably high levels of potassium and calcium. Potassium plays a role in protein, carbohydrate metabolism, energy metabolism, and substance transport, helping to prevent and treat hypertension.
4. Promoting Intestinal Movement
It is rich in proteins and fats, which are nourishing for the body and make for a good source of nutrients in fruits. Its unique aroma affects people differently; some find it foul-smelling like cat feces, while others find it fragrant. This aroma can stimulate the appetite and promote intestinal movement due to its dietary fiber content.
The popular saying “one durian equals three chickens” highlights its restorative properties, making it particularly suitable for those recovering from illness and postpartum women. Additionally, its blood-warming properties help alleviate cold stomach symptoms and menstrual cramps in women.
Product Characteristics
In terms of color and taste, “Musang King” has a color similar to yellow ginger, a sweet taste, and a texture akin to cream, tender and smooth. Its appearance, color, and meat quality are nearly perfect.