Since durian was introduced into the country, opinions on it have been divided. This is mainly due to its smell and nutritional value. Durian is known as the "king of fruits" primarily because of its own nutritional value. Even though durian is highly nutritious, many people avoid it because of its smell and market price. In reality, this is a shortsighted view that only considers the value of the durian flesh. Since the weight of the durian shell and kernel accounts for two-thirds of the total weight, many people ask: can you eat durian kernels?
Can you eat durian kernels? The answer is yes. Durian kernels can be peeled and eaten directly, and their taste is a bit like chestnuts; they can also be boiled, and the boiling water can be drunk, which has the effect of treating skin diseases; they can also be used as an ingredient in stir-fries.
Durian kernels also have certain medicinal value. In Guangdong, there is a folk practice of making soup with durian kernels. Compared to durian flesh, durian kernels are milder in nature. When dried and boiled into soup, they have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the spleen. When used to make soup, the durian kernels are peeled and then stewed until tender with the main ingredients. The texture is soft and glutinous, like taro or chestnuts, and it has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the spleen. Some even say that its nutritional value exceeds that of the flesh. Durian kernels can also be boiled with other fruits to make a sweet dessert, which is very delicious. Food therapy: 15 grams of durian kernels, 2 liang of lean meat, an appropriate amount of longan pulp, boiled in water, can help warm and tonify the kidneys.
The edible value of durian kernels is also quite high, so the question of whether you can eat durian kernels must become common knowledge for durian lovers. Not only can durian kernels be eaten, but the durian shell is also edible. In Guangdong, the durian shell is often used to make soup, which has the effect of clearing internal heat and also has a certain therapeutic effect on skin itching.