Durian : King of fruit with health benefits
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Durian (Durio zibethinus Murray), which known as king of tropical fruit, is one of an important economic crop of Thailand especially in the Eastern region. Not only delicious taste, but also it is connected with its nutritional and health benefits. Durian is composed of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. These bioactive ingredients are associated with the decreasing in many chronic diseases. Nonetheless, most of those studies were conducted in vitro. However, durian contains high energy and carbohydrates, the appropriated consumption should be considered.
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