acquired taste: a flavour that you learn to appreciate after repeated exposure
put someone off: to cause someone to want to stay away from someone or something
pulp: the fleshy part of a fruit
hull: the outer layer or shell of some fruit, vegetables or seeds
pungent: strong smelling
The King Of Fruit Is Stinky
Durian, known as “the king of fruit” in southeast Asia, is an acquired taste. The smell of this tropical fruit is what usually puts people off. While some people find durian revolting, others areaddicted to the strong, unique flavour of its pulp. The durian is known as the king of fruit because of its large size and thick, spiky hull. A single piece of fruit can weigh as much as three kilograms (seven pounds) and cost up to ten dollars. Durian is mainly grown in Malaysia and Indonesia. Because of its pungent odour, durian is banned in some public places and on masstransit. When asked to describe its taste, many people have a tough time. Some describe it as garlic or onion mixed with fruit. Others compare it to fruity cream cheese or custard.
