Durian could make super-fast electric chargers – University of Sydney, Australia
Durian Husk was a Waste? The husk of durians often thrown away as waste can be recycled into energy storage devices to rapidly charge electric vehicles and gadgets. Professors at University of Sydney Vincent Gomes and his colleagues made use of discarded husks from durians and jackfruits to make superlight, hollow materials called aerogels. The aerogels make efficient component parts…
Durian Farmers are in Trouble
In the state of Pahang, Malaysia, theRoyal Pahang Durian Group(RPDG) claims that farmers in Raub, Pahang, are encroaching on state land. Despite using the orchards for decades, the state and the organisation claim that they do not have rights over the lands as lands were never legally bought for the use for growing durian. This comes as the demand for…
Is the 2020 December Durian Season here?
Singapore & Malaysia 2020 December Durian Season As of 5th December 2020, December Durian Season 2020 is late due to heavy rain in areas of Malaysia including Pahang, Johor and Raub. We are trying to ensure the quality of the durians are up to standards before purchasing and providing them to our customers. Uncertainty of Durian Season, El Nina, Climate…
Singapore’s 55th National Day
Happy 55th National Day Singapore!🇸🇬💕This also goes out to all our friends and family!☺️👨👩👧👦 Wishing Singapore continuous harmony, progress and prosperity as a nation! On this special occasion, enjoy durians from Parkway Durian as you gather with your friends and family!☺️👨👩👧👦 Did you manage to catch the mobile columns in the heartlands? The crowd here was simply amazing! 👋🇸🇬💕 2020 has…
Happy Father’s Day 2020
It’s an especially important occasion for us, our family and friends. It could be that you are buying durians for your father or as a father you are buying durians for yourself. Nonetheless, you deserve to treat yourself well on this special occasion. It’s not easy being a dad! Face it, all dads have to answer to their kids demands,…
Durian Will Only be Slightly Cheaper but could Remain Pricey for this Season [2020]
Durian season typically starts from June to September and peaks in July. However, due to changing weather patterns plausibly due to climate change has affected durian quality and harvest. According to Mr Michael Chan, owner of the Fook Gor Durian Farm in Raub in Malaysia’s Pahang state, recent heavy rains resulted in a 20 per cent drop in his durian…
What is Durian and Why Does it Stink / Smells?
Is durian stinky? It’s subjective and it depends on the type of durian that you are consuming. Background The durian is a popular fruit in Southeast Asia region and has the reputation of ‘King of Fruits’. The fruit is distinct for its large size, thorn-covered rind and strong, distinct smell. There are over 100 named varieties grown in Malaysia, 100…
Covid-19 has Affected Durian Businesses in Singapore
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. The stringent restriction measures have placed Singapore in a semi-lockdown mode termed as Circuit Breaker started on 4th May 2020. Singapore has plans to reopen its economy gradually and cautiously in 3 phases. At the time of writing (2nd June 2020), there are a total of 35,292…
Nutritious Value of Durian
Durian, also known as the “King of Fruits”, is distinguished by its strong odour, yellow flesh, and green thorn-covered husk. Many people sort for Durian for its unique taste. Beneath its hard and thorn-covered husk contains durian flesh that is rich in vitamins, carbohydrate and minerals. Durian is an excellent source of vitamin B, including niacin, riboflavin, B5, B6, and…
Now you can bring durian onto buses!
The Bubble Durian features heat sealed lid that ensures an airtight environment within the container. This allows the freshness of the durian to be locked in within the container. Moreover, Bubble Durian also prevents the leakage of odour, hence bringing Durian onto public transport is no longer an issue. After receiving much complaints about durian isn’t permitted on board public…