Organic Dried Mango 16oz

Durian and Mangosteen

Hey Everyone!

When I first imported them a few months ago, I cut my margins significantly so you could get them while they were at their freshest, just-arrived state.

For the Freeze-Dried Durian, we’re offering two options — larger pieces or smaller pieces — both available in 1-kilo bags. The Mangosteen comes in our 40-gram fancy cylinder containers, perfect for easy storage and gifting.

Take a look at the image below to see the difference in Durian sizes:

A = Larger chunks
C = The smaller pieces we’ve always carried bQ

Get ready to indulge in these perfectly ripe, freeze-dried delights — they are absolutely incredible!

For those who aren’t familiar, Durian is known as the “King of Fruits” — or, more humorously, the “Stinky Fruit” lol.

You either hate it or become absolutely addicted, just like me. I’ve even brought this stinky fruit to family events — and only my grandma ever liked it lol.

Its infamous aroma comes from high sulfur content and other compounds like spermidine, which can make it smell like rotten eggs or onions to some. But for lovers like me? Breathing in that scent is like a hit of the most addictive smell molecules in the world.

Taste-wise, Durian is pure magic. For me, it’s like vanilla ice cream with a hint of caramel. On a raw vegan diet, where variety is limited, Durian stands out as a rare delicacy.

Here are all the different ways you can use it.

Its unique texture, creaminess, and naturally high fat content make it perfect for recreating the indulgence of ice cream without any dairy. Bonus: it’s a mono-meal, meaning it’s satisfying on its own.

Here’s how to make Raw Durian Ice Cream using our freeze-dried Durian:

1. Blend the Durian pieces into a fine powder. 2. In the blender carafe there are usually measurements on it. See exactly how high the powder goes. Remove the powder, then fill the blender with coconut water or water up to the same line where the powder made it to — it’s a 1:1 ratio.
3. Return the powder to the liquid and blend until smooth. If you have two carafes, it’s better to put the powder into the water rather than the water into the powder, because the powder can stick to the carafe walls when you ground it down.
4. Freeze the mixture in mason jars. When ready to eat, let it thaw for about an hour, and you’ll have the best raw Durian ice cream ever. It literally tastes like the freshest, ripest frozen Durian you could imagine.

I used to make a cereal with almond milk, chopped figs, and walnuts, and then toss in these Durian pieces as if they were marshmallows. They start out crunchy and gradually soften in the almond milk. Both textures are amazing — crunchy at first, then soft and creamy. And if you want that crunch back, just add a few more Durian pieces, lol. It’s endlessly satisfying.

Freeze-dried Durian is also incredible eaten straight. You can crunch it immediately, or let it slowly soften in your mouth as your saliva transforms it into a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth consistency. Eating it crunchy is instant gratification, but savoring it slowly is like finding a way to keep that amazing Durian flavor lingering for a long time. Yeah, I might have a slight obsession, lol.

Our freeze-dried Durian is nothing short of a miracle for anyone who doesn’t have access to fresh fruit. It’s always freeze-dried at its peak ripe state, which is a huge advantage. With frozen Durian, you can easily hit or miss on ripeness, but with this, you’re guaranteed that perfect flavor every time.

Just to be clear, our freeze-dried Durian contains only one ingredient — 100% Durian. There are no preservatives, additives, or anything else in these bags.

Durian is incredibly nutrient-dense compared to most other fruits. One cup of fresh Durian provides roughly the same nutrients as about 1/3 cup of our freeze-dried Durian. Here’s the breakdown:

Nutrition per 1 cup fresh Durian (~1/3 cup freeze-dried): Calories: 357
Fat: 13 grams
Carbs: 66 grams
Fiber: 9 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Vitamin C: 80% of the Daily Value (DV) Thiamine: 61% of the DV
Manganese: 39% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 38% of the DV
Potassium: 30% of the DV
Riboflavin: 29% of the DV
Copper: 25% of the DV
Folate: 22% of the DV
Magnesium: 18% of the DV
Niacin: 13% of the DV

Durian is also rich in healthy plant compounds, including anthocyanins, carotenoids, polyphenols, spermidine, and flavonoids. It’s packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds like quercetin, kaempferol, and luteolin.

One reason so many of us are addicted to this Freeze-Dried Durian is that it tastes ridiculously good — and it makes us feel amazing, thanks to its high content of the amino acid tryptophan. If you eat a lot, it can almost feel like a natural mood-lifter, giving you a sense of bliss and relaxation.

Thanks everyone for your support!

Sincerely,
Matt