Durian candy or chips

Durian candy or chips are popular snacks made from the pungent tropical fruit, durian. The fruit is typically sliced and either deep-fried until crispy to make chips or cooked with sugar and sometimes coconut milk to create chewy or hard candies. These treats are widely enjoyed across Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Durian-based snacks are energy-dense, primarily high in carbohydrates from both natural fruit sugars and added sugars, with a moderate amount of healthy fats from the durian fruit itself. They provide notable amounts of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	15 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Folate	15 µg

Per 1 package (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Durian is famously known as the 'King of Fruits' in Southeast Asia, celebrated for its rich, custard-like texture and a smell so potent it's banned in many hotels and public transport. Nutritionally, it's unique among fruits for its high calorie and fat content, which translates into these indulgent snack forms.