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4.5
It’s a unique flavors. Immediately triggers your gag reflex BUT if you can choke your lunch back down there is a hint of mango and coconut. It’s overshadowed by the dumpster juice flavor but it’s there.Imagine going to a place that serves tropical smoothies that’s next to a cheese retailer. You go behind those shops on a 90 degree day and dip a slice of rancid onion into the dumpster juice. If you sucked the slime off of it you would experience this candy.It lingers for a long time and nothing gets rid of it. I got drunk just trying to wash it out with scotch and rye whiskey. It costs your mouth like a hot trash cough drop.You couldn’t force feed this to a starving raccoon.Interesting flavor and smell. Starts out as a mix of caramel and nuts. The taste slowly changes to best described as rotten fruit, smells the same.For years I've heard about he unique flavor/aroma of durian. These don't smell like much of anything and taste vaguely like coconut.If you have seen any of the ' Irish people try' videos on YouTube then you may be curious about Durian. I was and thought this candy might be a fun way to introduce myself to Durian. The spousal unit thinks it tastes like caramel and coconut with an underlying flavor of ass. I find it tastes of caramel and coconut with an underlying complex flavor I would most associate with Umami. You will never know until you try it. I like it enough I will definitely purchase it again.I have never had actual durian fruit before, but I love trying new foods. I used this candy as a sort of test. I now understand why many people are disgusted by it, and also why many people adore it. It really is both at the same time. The taste is unlike anything else and it's impossible to make a comparison. Personally, I really enjoy this candy. It's addictive.I also gave it to a Chinese friend who grew up in the Philippines to see what she thought of it. She's eaten the actual fruit, so I asked her how the candy compares to the fruit. She says the candy is sweeter and she could taste the coconut milk. The candy also doesn't smell nearly as strong as the real fruit. You could enjoy the candy on an airplane, without the Captain making an emergency landing to drag you off the plane. The same can't be said for the fruit which is banned in most public places.I have went on to try another durian product on Amazon.... the banh with salted egg yolk which is also very good - if you like the taste of durian. My plan is to get accustomed to the flavor and aroma of durian through other products before trying the fresh fruit at its most stinkiest. If you love durian, you will like this product. If you are unsure, this is a cheap way to find out. That being said, durian is definitely NOT for everyone. It's something that you will either love or hate, there is nothing in between.I had a student share a random fact that there was a fruit that was illegal to eat in public in Singapore, and thought it was interesting and fell down a rabbit hole. Durian fruit is indeed, illegal to eat in public places in Singapore due to it's rancid scent. So, naturally, I needed to find out what this was all about.I ordered and it arrived early, which was a plus. As soon as I opened the bag the scent of onions and gasoline filled the room. The kids reluctantly opened their candies and tried them. Most gagged and spit theirs out in mere seconds, 1 was able to finish it and claimed to actually "kind of like it." Fermented caramel, onions, sweat, gasoline, and rotten vegetable and fruit were some of the flavors that stood out.If you're looking for a tasty treat, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a unique experience and/or gag (pun intended) gift, you've come to the right place. The seller delivers quickly and the candies are like nothing I've ever had before.not for me. I actually confused the candy with one I love at the local Thai place that looks very similar and I cannot read either. Anyway, it turns out that the flavor is not fruity but a bit like burnt caramel. Something I wasn't expecting, but also not anywhere close to my preference.It may be perfect for what it is, but it sure wasn't for me.I bought this out of curiosity, expecting something ungodly and rancid. But I actually didn't mind this candy at all. It reminded me of butterscotch. So....not what I was expecting, which is good (???)
