Musang King vs Red Prawn: which is sweeter?

Red Prawn is often perceived as sweeter and fruitier, while Musang King is usually more balanced between sweetness and bitterness.

Which one has stronger bitterness?

Musang King generally presents stronger classic bitter-sweet balance, while Red Prawn can feel sweeter with wine-like notes depending on tree age and ripeness.

Long-Tail Comparison Guide

Musang King vs Red Prawn

This guide helps you pick between two fan favorites by comparing flavor profile, texture, aroma, value, and who each variety suits best.

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Side-by-Side Snapshot

Metric	Musang King (D197)	Red Prawn (D175)
Flavor profile	Sweet, bitter	Sweet, bitter
Texture	Creamy, smooth, buttery	Soft, fibrous
Taste notes	Balanced Bitterness & Sweetness	Sweet, Bitter & Alcoholic Taste
Price range	RM40 - RM80 per kg	RM30 - RM40 per kg
Season	June - August, November - January	June - August
Popularity	Very High	High

Quick Buyer Take

Choose Musang King if you want classic bitter-sweet balance with creamy premium texture.
Choose Red Prawn if you enjoy sweeter fruit-forward notes with occasional wine-like complexity.
Best strategy: ask for both side-by-side at the stall and decide by finish, not first bite only.