There is always an alternative to consuming durian directly from the husk if you dislike its powerful smell.
An alternative would be to purchase durian related food products as the smell of those products are not as strong.
Various hawker stalls have incorporated durian pastes into classic dessert favourites such as “Chendol” (a coconut milk-based beverage consisting of pandan leaf extract and palm sugar) and “Ice Kachang” (a dessert made out of shaven ice, sweetened colourings and red beans).
The price of these desserts range from $2.50 to $4.50 in hawker stalls and may cost up to $15 in restaurants.
Another classic durian product would be “Potong Durian Ice-cream”. This durian ice-cream is served on a stick and has been widely consumed by the locals since the early 1960s.
It is available in most convenience shops around the neighbourhood such as Fair Price and Cheers. Specialised gelato outlets like Udders and Venetia offer a pricier alternative with their durian flavoured gelato made out of real durian.
Creative entrepreneurs have also created durian mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival. These mooncakes are sold in even numbers and may cost up to $60 for a box of four D24 Durian Mooncakes.
There are also pastries like durian cakes, puffs and puddings and can be found in pastry shops such as 717 Trading and Emicakes which can be found in shopping malls and around the neighbourhood.
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