XO
Durian · 榴莲
XO in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Not usually on shelves this month.
Allowed to ferment slightly in the husk, giving a boozy note.
- Look for
- Pale, very soft and moist flesh.
- Best for
- Fans of bitter durian
Malaysia
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
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MY
MalaysiaPahang (Raub, Bentong), Johor, Penang
Off seasonXO grown in Malaysia
Not shipping now
Other durian varieties
Common questions
- When is XO durian in season in Singapore?
- Malaysia: Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's XO is best in October?
- XO is not usually on shelves in October.
- How do I pick a ripe durian?
- Smell: Strong and sweet, never sour or alcoholic. Stem: Moist and fresh. A dried, dark stem means it's old. Thorns: Press two thorns together: slight flex means ripe. Ask: Good stalls will open one so you can check the flesh.
- How should I store durian?
- Eat the same day. Lasts 1–2 days opened. Put opened flesh in an airtight box in the fridge, ideally double-wrapped, or everything will smell of durian.