Published: September 20th, 2023,
Last updated: September 20th, 2023

These Vietnamese vendors are selling durian fruits at the 20th China-ASEAN Expo – scorned in the West as stinky or even vomit fruits. The reason is that when opened, they emit an intense odor reminiscent of fermented eggs. However, its bad reputation is undeserved: Many gourmets appreciate its multi-layered flavors. And they are willing to pay up to 45 euros for one fruit in the off-season. Some stores in China and Singapore even tend to charge several hundred euros per piece.