D165 Green Thorn
Creamy, slightly fibrous Medium PopularityGreen Thorn, also known as Cheh Chee, is a creamy durian with a nice, sweet, light, fragrant floral taste. This fruit is notably sweet with some bitterness and has a rich, creamy texture, making it a highly sought-after delicacy. The fruit has a melon-like shape and bright green skin (thus the name), with seeds that are rather big and yellowish pulp (color like fresh butter) that is slightly fibrous but 'liam chooi'. This durian is also called Green Skin 15, but don't confuse it with D145 Green Skin.
Price Range
RM18 - RM35 per kg
Season
June - August
Taste
Sweet, floral with some bitterness
Aroma
Light, fragrant, floral
Where to Find
Various durian stalls across Penang.
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