The smell of durian is really: the smell of socks after gym, the smell of garbage and rotting meat

This is said to be 3 of the most aromatic compounds of the "most hated" fruit in the world.

Durian is a unique fruit not only with a thorny crust but also from the peculiar taste that the lover - the "hated" person.

Even durian lovers must recognize the strong pungency and smell of this famous Southeast Asian fruit. Therefore, experts did not hesitate to analyze the chemical composition of durian scent - "king of fruits" in Southeast Asia.

Durian is called the king of fruits in Southeast Asia.

Analysis was conducted using solvent extraction technique. This technique will mix the liquid containing the components to be analyzed with another liquid, then put this mixture on the shaker to separate.

As a result, the strong smell of durian is a combination of many odor-forming compounds. According to Dr. Martin Steinhaus of the Center for Food Chemistry Research in Germany, up to 19 odor-forming compounds are identified in the scent of durian.

The most dense odor compounds are the aromas of gymnastics after the gym, the smell of waste water and rotting meat.

In addition, experts also identified odor compounds found to be of plant origin such as 1- (ethylsulfanyl) ethanethiol for smells like roasted onions; 1- (ethyldisulfanyl) -1- (ethylsulfanyl) ethane gives a strong odor of onion and ethanethiol for rotten onions.

Durian "sweet chemicals" are also "unmasked" like ethyl cinnamate (smelling like honey), 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl- 3 (2H) -furanone (Furaneol - smelling Caramel and acetaldehyde smell like fruit.

Despite the smell, the amount of vitamins and nutrients in durian is very high.

Despite the strong smell, it is undeniable that the content of vitamins and nutrients in this fruit is undeniable. Specifically, with 100 grams of durian providing about 147Kcal of energy, accounting for about 7% of the energy for the body's activities every day. Along with that, the presence of antioxidant vitamin C, calcium, potassium and vitamin B group is extremely abundant - helps strong bones and aging skin.

Scientists believe that perhaps because of the combination of too many compounds - both sweet and smelling, durian owns a unique fragrance that many people love, some of them have their nose run away. .