Durian Candy - 6.34 oz / 180 g - Product of China

I have never had actual durian fruit before, but I love trying new foods. I used this candy as a sort of test. I now understand why many people are disgusted by it, and also why many people adore it. It really is both at the same time. The taste is unlike anything else and it's impossible to make a comparison. Personally, I really enjoy this candy. It's addictive.I also gave it to a Chinese friend who grew up in the Philippines to see what she thought of it. She's eaten the actual fruit, so I asked her how the candy compares to the fruit. She says the candy is sweeter and she could taste the coconut milk. The candy also doesn't smell nearly as strong as the real fruit. You could enjoy the candy on an airplane, without the Captain making an emergency landing to drag you off the plane. The same can't be said for the fruit which is banned in most public places.I have went on to try another durian product on Amazon.... the banh with salted egg yolk which is also very good - if you like the taste of durian. My plan is to get accustomed to the flavor and aroma of durian through other products before trying the fresh fruit at its most stinkiest. If you love durian, you will like this product. If you are unsure, this is a cheap way to find out. That being said, durian is definitely NOT for everyone. It's something that you will either love or hate, there is nothing in between.

I have heard durian flavor described as rotting flesh, poop, vomit, and shoe leather. After tasting this durian flavored candy, Husband said he could eat it, but it would not be his first choice. My sister spit it right out and said it was mineraly and sewer like reminding her of old plumbing. To me it was nice and tasted like a regular butterscotch candy. I guess it really depends on your taste buds. It's like how some people feel cilantro taste like soap and some (like me) think it is delicious and leafy and love it in a taco and salsa.Fast shipping, good price, and good for a new experience and laugh if nothing else. I personally think it tasted like any other candy, but you buy your own and see for yourself.

It’s a unique flavors. Immediately triggers your gag reflex BUT if you can choke your lunch back down there is a hint of mango and coconut. It’s overshadowed by the dumpster juice flavor but it’s there.Imagine going to a place that serves tropical smoothies that’s next to a cheese retailer. You go behind those shops on a 90 degree day and dip a slice of rancid onion into the dumpster juice. If you sucked the slime off of it you would experience this candy.It lingers for a long time and nothing gets rid of it. I got drunk just trying to wash it out with scotch and rye whiskey. It costs your mouth like a hot trash cough drop.You couldn’t force feed this to a starving raccoon.

This was absolutely disgusting. It tasted like butane. It was the worst tasting candy I have ever had. Somebody told me to try it because they said fruit was their favorite so I tried it and oh my it is an acquired taste. I’m sure it’s wonderful to somebody, but it was awful to me.

I bought a bag of these to add to this year’s Halloween candy as a “trick” for the trick-or-treaters. It cost me around $20 after all the various fees and the quantity isn’t very large.The taste is as I expected. It’s durian. For me, that equates to a taste similar to a creamy hard toffee that’s been mixed with raw onions or garlic. Oddly enough, I think it starts tasting better the longer I suck on it. It’s perfect for pranks! just wish it hadn’t been so expensive.

This item is pretty hard to review, as I do not enjoy Durian. The initial reaction is to give it 1 star and warn how terrible it tastes. Instead, I am giving this 5 stars for the following reasons:The product was packaged very well. As someone who does not like Durian, I was concerned it was going to stink up the whole house. The packaging was very thick and durable, and I did not smell anything on the outside.The flavor is very similar to what I remember the taste of Durian being. We bought the package to see who in the family would enjoy the flavor vs those who would have the same reaction I would have. It worked well for our experiment, and was a much better idea than buying the fruit, which would have the smell throughout the house.One of my kids enjoyed the candy. She was the only one who did not spit it out nearly immediately, including myself. We took a few of the pieces to share with extended family later, and she got the rest of the bag.Bottom line is, if you do not like Durian, do not buy this product. If you do, or you are not sure, give it a try. The kiddo that does like the candy asked if she could get more after finishing this bag. Given that the candy does not give off that much smell and the packaging is great when it first comes sealed (no reclosing, fair warning), we would be happy to buy it again for her, which is why I think it deserves 5 stars.

I bought these for my husband who loves durian. I am not a fan of durian, so I asked him about these: he says they taste just like eating durian, they last a bit so he enjoys that, they are unique and made a fun addition to a gift, and they brought a smile to his face when he eats them! When he eats them, you can absolutely smell them, so make sure you are already a fan! Even though i'm not a fan, I was happy to find these for him and will include them in future gifts for him.