Durian Sellers - recommendations and to avoid

[Fcw75]

Nope. Not me.

 

I recommended it cos its closest to home and fortunately for me, the bitter ones i ate i really love.

 

I frequent the 2 supermarkets, Giant and Sheng Siong within the mall regularly as well. Convenient are the fast foods like MacDonald, Burger King, Yoshinoya, Rite Pizza, Subway and 2 food courts. All air-con, what's not to like.

 

But

 

Can u ask your lady boss to check out whether can open a Chix-a-boo outlet here too? I will definitely support by eating the chix and garlic bread, yes, garlic breads, lots of garlic bread and garlic breads. ðððððð

 

Then u ask to work at this outlet and i will say hello regularly too. Oops.

 

Have a great weekend too.

 

Safe ride

Cheers

Yes for a mall this size to have 2 supermarkets really power.

 

I like the mee tai mak stall at the food court.

 

Hahaha...if no KFC she might consider.

 

I go Loyang point can die sia.

[PSP415]

Yes for a mall this size to have 2 supermarkets really power.

 

I like the mee tai mak stall at the food court.

 

Hahaha...if no KFC she might consider.

 

I go Loyang point can die sia. ð

Here no KFC leh. Mac's wings cannot fight too. The other chicken outlet erhemm...your lady boss will laugh her way to the bank.

 

Lunch crowds and weekends are good. Dinner time so so on weekdays. This mall's 2 food courts usually close at 10pm so must manage expectations.

 

I usually swing by Tampines Giant, blk 400+, blk 85 or Simpang Bedok for late dinners.

 

Why die sia if Loyang Point? Tot u staying in the east? Hehe...east means from Changi Airport to Fort Road all 1 road type of distance.

 

Cheers

[Fcw75]

Five Myths about Durians

 

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​Source: The Straits Times

 

1. People with high cholesterol should not eat durian as it will cause one's blood cholesterol levels to spike.

 

Dr Soh: Contrary to belief, durians contain no cholesterol. The fats which are found in durians are monounsaturated fats and these may help to lower an individual’s LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

 

Ms Chia: Durian is a fruit that has a ‘bad’ name. It is a myth that durian increases cholesterol levels as it does not contain cholesterol and limited saturated fat. When looking to reduce cholesterols levels, other parts of our diet that contributes more fat, cholesterol and calories should be first assessed.

 

 

2. The fruit is heaty and can cause coughs and even fever if you overindulge.

 

Dr Wong: The link between heatiness and symptoms of fever and cough is likely to be a Traditional Chinese Medicine concept. Scientifically, it is possible that there may be a slight increase in body temperature during digestion due to metabolic and chemical processes that arise from it. However, it does not constitute a fever nor does it lead to neither cough nor respiratory infection.

 

Mr Chew: From a TCM perspective, durian is a nutritious fruit that has a strong ‘warming’ property. For those of us whose body constitutions are pre-disposed to heatiness, over-indulgence in durians can induce symptoms such as phlegmy cough, sore throat and constipation. Fever may also result in some cases.

 

 

3. Eating durian together with alcohol can be lethal and also taking together with milk can be dangerous.

 

Dr Wong: There has been no conclusive scientific evidence establishing that eating durian and alcohol together may be fatal. However, due to the its relatively high fibre and carbohydrate content, excessive intake may actually give rise to heartburn and bloatedness in some people, which may be worsened with alcohol intake.

 

Mr Chew: Both durians and alcohol share similar warming properties according to TCM. Taken together or separately, we would always advise moderate consumption as aggressive warming of the body’s systems can be harmful.

 

 

4. To get rid of the after-smell, pour water into the husk and drink from it. This will also help you to regulate the "heatiness".

 

Mr Chew: There is a practice of drinking salt water from the durian husk. TCM believes that salt water has the effect of reducing toxins and heatiness, and thus can moderate the undesirable effects of eating durians. As for ridding the after-smell, we do not know of a good medical basis to support this practice.

 

 

5. Diabetics can eat durians without much worry as the fruit does not taste sugary.

 

Dr Soh: Individuals with diabetes need to limit their consumption of durians as the fruit has high sugar content. Three seeds of durians (depending on the size) can contain between 20 and 30 grams of carbohydrates. That is equivalent to the sugar content in half a can of regular Coke (20 grams) or one bowl of white rice (30 grams). Therefore, persons with diabetes should only eat durians in moderation and be keenly aware of the approximate amount of carbohydrates consumed at each time.

 

Ms Chia: Durians is high in carbohydrates. Per 100g it has double the amount of carbohydrates compared to apples and 3-4 x more than strawberries. Thus, people with diabetes should limit the intake of durian to 1 -2 seeds as a serve of fruit.

 

 

Nutritional benefits of durian

 

Nutritional content of durian per 100 grams (about 3 fruits with seed)

 

Durian, Malaysian, mid-range Durian, Thai, raw

Energy (kcal) 160 kcal 165 kcal

Protein (g) 2.50 g 2.50 g

Total fat (g) 2.80 g 4.10 g

Saturated fat (g) 0.85 g 1.10 g

Dietary fibre (g) 3.10 g 3.20 g

Carbohydrate (g) ​31.10 g 29.60 g

Cholesterol (mg) NA NA

Sodium (mg) 8 mg 3 mg

Ms Chia: Lastly when comparing between fruits, durians does have more calories than most fruits including bananas and similar calorie content with avocadoes. Thus I would recommend eating in moderation.

[Angcheek]

Never eat 佥风 before, today decide to give it a try.

All very small seeds. Taste way still prefer more bitter durian.

 

 

佥风 is on the sweet side mainly. Small seeds and easy to eat . U dont feel "bloated"  

[Hamburger]

MSW $14/kg

 

现在不吃， 更待何时

[Sdf4786k]

MSW $14/kg

 

现在不吃， 更待何时

 

I thot price hike. Still 14 ? 

 

Will go and buy tomorrow

[Fcw75]

MSW $14/kg

 

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Looks good bro...where?

[Tianmo]

first time I am paying to eat ah lian this season, and not very please with the product...

 

[mersaylee]

MSW $14/kg

 

现在不吃， 更待何时

病好时

one after another in the herd falls ill...

[mersaylee]

first time I am paying to eat ah lian this season, and not very please with the product...

 

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The bottom right box look like those $1 self pick kind.

[Tianmo]

The bottom right box look like those $1 self pick kind.

 

 

thats suppose to be D17, and totally CMI.   

 

The upper right box also suppose to be D17, and they turn sweet towards the back. 

 

Unlikely will go back there again. 

[Ender]

thats suppose to be D17, and totally CMI.   

 

The upper right box also suppose to be D17, and they turn sweet towards the back. 

 

Unlikely will go back there again. 

What shop, must black list.  

[Tianmo]

What shop, must black list.  

 

 

I was ard woodlands for a lunch appt, after that decided to drive over to yishun to try out their D100.  Reached there about 3.30pm, and they told me no D100 there, only available in Eastpoint mall and the quality not very stable. 

 

Only have a basket of MSW, one basket of D13 and a few D17, so took 3 x D17  (5 kg)  and 1x MSW (2kg). Nothing else to choose from.

 

The MSW is just avg,  avg johor MSW,  not even good johor one. The D17 is totally CMI. 

 

Mayb is left over stock or something.

 

Their customer service not bad tho, but unlikely will go back.   

Edited June 23, 2019 by Tianmo

[Yeshe]

had 黑金 in JB for 60rm per kg. Power

[Kxbc]

I was ard woodlands for a lunch appt, after that decided to drive over to yishun to try out their D100. Reached there about 3.30pm, and they told me no D100 there, only available in Eastpoint mall and the quality not very stable.

 

Only have a basket of MSW, one basket of D13 and a few D17, so took 3 x D17 (5 kg) and 1x MSW (2kg). Nothing else to choose from.

 

The MSW is just avg, avg johor MSW, not even good johor one. The D17 is totally CMI.

 

Mayb is left over stock or something.

 

Their customer service not bad tho, but unlikely will go back.

I know which shop liao.

 

Sian, I was just deciding if I should have lunch at the eastpoint mall area then go buy 2 msw for dessert. Seems like cannot buy liao though my friend bought some msw 3 weeks back and he said good.

[Ender]

I was ard woodlands for a lunch appt, after that decided to drive over to yishun to try out their D100.  Reached there about 3.30pm, and they told me no D100 there, only available in Eastpoint mall and the quality not very stable. 

 

Only have a basket of MSW, one basket of D13 and a few D17, so took 3 x D17  (5 kg)  and 1x MSW (2kg). Nothing else to choose from.

 

The MSW is just avg,  avg johor MSW,  not even good johor one. The D17 is totally CMI. 

 

Mayb is left over stock or something.

 

Their customer service not bad tho, but unlikely will go back.   

I don't eat much D17 from last season. But so far, all has been good. 

But I am weary of  2kg and above MSW. Two weeks ago, ate  2.5kg one, color look very nice, but the taste almost potato like.  Better stick to those 1 to 2kg ones.

[Tianmo]

I know which shop liao.

 

Sian, I was just deciding if I should have lunch at the eastpoint mall area then go buy 2 msw for dessert. Seems like cannot buy liao though my friend bought some msw 3 weeks back and he said good.

 

 

could be just me lor, and I didnt visit the eastpoint mall outlet, so dont take my words for it.

 

Better go check it out yourself, since review quite mix.     

[Tianmo]

I don't eat much D17 from last season. But so far, all has been good. 

But I am weary of  2kg and above MSW. Two weeks ago, ate  2.5kg one, color look very nice, but the taste almost potato like.  Better stick to those 1 to 2kg ones.

 

 

Just now went to my area the blk 900 plus there for lunch, at least 5 stalls there selling ah lian.  walk one rd, got one of the stall got some kumpong ones fall in on the floor, many ppl choosing. I saw he open some looks good (better than the  D17 I bought). 

 

Then the young man turn ard look at me, he said to me, come back 6-7pm, got good MSW coming, no good no pay. I asked him from pahang? He said yah, $15-18/kg. small ones $15/kg, big ones $18/kg.

 

I think later tonight go check it out again...    

Edited June 23, 2019 by Tianmo