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Have you ever eaten a durian? What does it taste like? (mander.xyz)
submitted 4 days ago by Mothra@mander.xyz to c/ask@lemm.ee
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I haven't. I'm not even sure I've seen one. I've definitely read about them, but I'm not sure I understand what they smell like or what they taste like and how is it possible that people can comfortably eat something that they agree it smells horrible. We're not talking stinky like cheese or salami, but actually unpleasant if I understand correctly.

So please, do share your experience! Thanks

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[–] Blaze@piefed.social 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

It's a strong smell for sure, but it tends to be exaggerated for react videos. Some very strong cheese, or fermented fish like surstromming can smell as much, but are less exotic.

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 3 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Okay but what is the smell like? Fish and cheese smell very different to me. I'm usually good tolerating both and I even like some of the cheese smells, except the soft washed rind cheeses which can have a smell like rotten eggs and I'm not a fan of that

[–] Blaze@piefed.social 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'm really bad at describing taste, other comments seem to have done a better job

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 3 points 4 days ago

That's okay I still appreciate your input!

[–] rbamgnxl5@lemm.ee 2 points 3 days ago

I thought it smelled like propane and tasted like a custard with a touch of raw onion.