Famous Species of Durian in Penang

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Penang Famous Durian District

Durians in Penang are very famous throughout Malaysia.  Many durian lovers from other states or even from other countries are willing to travel all the way to Penang just to eat durian during the durian season. The production of durian is much less developed in the eastern side of Penang. Majority of the durian plantations or durian orchards are located on the western half of Penang island. Balik Pulau District is the largest district in the south-west of Penang, which is famed for its durians. Thus, the term “Balik Pulau Durians” is known as the best durians in Penang.

List of Penang Famous Durian Species

1. Musang King

Photo taken from The Straits Time Singapore

Other names: Mao Shan Wang, Butter Durian, Rajah Kunyit, Cat Mountain King

Colour: Bright yellow

Description: It has a strong pleasant aroma and a bittersweet taste. The flesh is sticky and in creamy texture.

2. D11

Photo by Goh Lin Lin

Other names: -

Colour: Yellow

Description: It is a light and mild durian. It has creamy flesh with a sweet taste and a subtle smell.

3. D15

Photo taken from Google

Other names: Chap Goh Hor

Colour: Golden yellow

Description: It is an odd shaped durian. The husk of the durian is very asymmetrical. Its taste is sweet and with a slight trace of bitterness. The flesh is quite substantial with small seeds.

4. D163

Photo taken from Trip Advisor

Other names: Hor Lor, Water Gourd Durian

Colour: Yellow

Description: The flesh is very soft, dry, sticky and pasty. Its taste is bitter with some sweet notes. It has a sharp smell to it. It is named after its appearance resembling a 'Hor Lor', which is a pumpkin or water gourd.

5. D175

Photo taken from The Straits Time Singapore

Other names: Ang Heh, Hong Xia, Udang Merah, Red Prawn Durian

Colour: Orange reddish

Description: It has a round-shaped husk. The flesh is very soft and sticky, with a sweet aftertaste. Its flesh is highly aromatic.