Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Durian is one of the favorite fruits of Indonesian people. This thorny fruit with a pungent aroma and unique texture and taste is very easy to find in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
In Indonesia, there are various ways to enjoy this fruit with the Latin name Durio Zibethinus, such as drinking a cup of tea or coffee or eating it with rice. However, it turns out there are a number of foods and drinks that should not be eaten with durian.
Anything? Below are six summaries, based on various sources.
1. Alcohol
Reporting from KL Foodie, durian contains high levels of sulfur compounds which inhibit enzymes that help break down alcohol in the body. As a result, you will stay drunk longer than usual.
Apart from that, consuming alcohol together with durian also triggers heartburn and disrupts digestion.
According to Durianed!, the combination of durian and alcohol can send shock waves to the cardiovascular system. Then, the mixture of carbohydrates, calories and fiber can trigger serious problems for diabetes sufferers.
2. Coffee
Quoting from Goody Feed and Durianed!, the caffeine contained in coffee can cause heart failure, other heart problems and blood vessel problems if consumed together with durian. Although further research is still needed, you are advised not to consume durian when drinking coffee.
3. Milk
Based on reports from KL Foodie and Goodie Feed, drinking milk with durian can cause an increase in blood pressure which can be fatal. In mild cases, milk and durian can trigger headaches.
4. Crab
Crab is a “cooling” food, while durian is a “heating” food. Therefore, consuming both at the same time can cause chaos in the digestive system and trigger stomach discomfort.
5. Lychees, Mangosteens and Longans
Lychees, longans and mangosteens are three fruits that should not be consumed with durian. According to various sources, lychee; longan; and durian is a “hot” food which if consumed together and in excess can cause fever, constipation, or sore throat.
Meanwhile, mangosteen and durian both contain a lot of cellulose compounds. As a result, both fruits can “absorb water like a sponge” and clog the intestines if eaten at the same time.
6. Beef and Goat
Beef and mutton are 'hot' foods. Therefore, consuming these two types of meat with durian can increase the “hot feeling” in the body and cause inflammation.
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