Every country in the world has delicacies that are worth a try. In Russia, these are dumplings and vinaigrette, in France - croissants and foie gras, in Thailand - exotic fruits full of vitamins. But there are so specific dishes and products that you need to try them with great care. For example, in France there is a sort of cheese that smells like socks. In Thailand, such a specific delicacy is durian.
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Durian looks quite frightening: the fruit is large (weight can reach 10 kilograms), the peel is greenish-brown with large spines, which can greatly complicate the transportation of durian.
On the Internet you can find a large number of reviews and articles about this tropical stranger, and each author of a review or article notes a specific, directly nauseating smell of this fruit. Someone says that it smells of spoiled herring, for someone, the smell is associated with the smell of rotten eggs. The incredible persistence of this smell is also noted. Because of this, durians cannot be brought to hotels in Thailand, otherwise, you may receive a fine. For the same reason, you will not be able to find durian in European and Russian stores. Exporting from Thailand by individual tourists is also prohibited, otherwise you will face a rather large fine.
Despite the sickening smell, Thais note the divine taste of durian, reminiscent of a gentle vanilla cream. People who have tried durian advise eating it with a spoon, but in no case with your hands, otherwise the smell described above will haunt you for a very, very long time.
It should also be noted that durian, like all exotic fruits, can cause allergies. If you are prone to allergic reactions, then it is advisable to find out in advance whether you are allergic to the flesh of this fruit with a specific smell and royal taste.