MSW Durian vs Cheaper D88: Can We Tell Them Apart In Blind Taste Test?

Durians come in hundreds of varieties and at varying price points. Do expensive durians taste better than cheaper ones? And does Mao Shan Wang, one of the most popular types of durian in Singapore, always taste the best?
Durian lovers Khai, Caleb and Lena think they can identify the different varieties just by taste. In this web extra, #TalkingPoint host Steven Chia puts their claims to the test - putting them through a blind taste test to find out if they can tell the difference between D24, D88 and Mao Shan Wang.
00:00 Introduction
01:50 Durian blind taste test
04:35 Which is the more expensive durian?
05:41 Answers revealed
06:22 How to tell durian varieties apart?
08:07 Expert’s tips on how to pick a good durian
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[@Banayaga]

I never cared about a single Singaporean actor or actress's content since liangpopo and pck, but when I see Steven I MUST WATCH and it's never lets you down.

[@Dominus_Potatus]

As non Singaporean, Steven is the most famous person that I know after LKY

[@lingth]

Steven: Maybe it's more healthy? 😂 So now he is a comedian.. lol

[@tuapuikia]

Big seeds don't necessarily mean bad quality. They can simply be a characteristic of a different variety. For example, the D13 red prawn variety has large seeds, but they're known for being sweet and delicious.

[@Janice-3kee]

so how with durian D24?

[@tuapuikia]

@@Janice-3kee very good!

[@lokmanizuddin548]

What I learn today... To have Durian, Malaysia is still the place to be... Cheaper, fresher...

[@James310193]

This editing team and Steven as the host can replace channel 5 of all their variety programs.

[@seanchen9265]

Should make more documentaries on Durian

[@tkyap2524]

The proof of the pudding is in the eating. $16 beat the $24.

[@sleepy_dobe]

How can B be MSW, according to Caleb, if it's fibrous? MSW is hardly fibrous. And D13 is very very easy to identify, whether through its colour or taste. It's super sweet, with a noticeable milky taste. That's why it's a good introductory durian to beginners as it's not so pungent and more readily acceptable by people new to durians. Interesting that all three got big seeds when trying out C even though its a MSW. Yes, they do have big seeds at times, but to get all 3 at the same time.....either the seller intentionally picked it or real big coincidence. I thought it might have been a D24 based on their descriptions and the 3 big seeds. Honestly, a good MSW should be very easy to tell apart from other cultivars because of its really strong taste profile. Nobody described C as strong-tasting so I can only conclude it's not a very good representation of the MSW "brand". But as the boss said, now is not the peak season for MSW so this C is probably the "best" MSW one can get right now. Also, I wonder if the testers "neutralised" their mouth after each test by thoroughly rising with water. If not, the subsequent samples may have had their taste profile affected by the previous sample.

[@alui5362]

hahah! interesting. makes sense that it's the season that matters most

[@jo5128]

Caleb is type of guy who acts smart but isn’t 😂

[@silverhenz]

Got some friend like him too 😂

[@gilagarden2535]

should have thrown some Thailand green durian in the mix! LOL

[@remymartin1326]

Best of the best, wild picked from Changi selarang and of course Pulau Ubin

[@danltm]

Cannot lah. Confused musang and d13.. all not experts

[@bakkwa8705]

Free durian taste the best 😋

[@rcyc]

Fake MSW expert exposed!

[@nabilzulkepli5745]

Baru tahu Durian Off Season gred kurang baik.

[@kinokunia]

steven is the best, for durian just go durianDB

[@lionelchua6040]

I demand a retrial! Please get new and next better players! Count me in please...

[@TheIllusionCulpritMC]

The durian seller has a high command of english to my surprise.

[@khoo5199]

That mao shan wang does not look golden enough

[@junhonglim9662]

ohh caleb haha

[@alen7492]

Durian: Preserved body parts. Exactly the same look. 😂

[@ball254014]

Monthong only

[@tuckfookng]

This is idiotic. A stronger tasting durian will smother the taste of the next, especially when swallowed. Durian taste persists on the pallette for a few hours, even with washing. Even with wine tasting, testers try not to swallow.

[@AdenPhua]

I think i would have done better HAHAHA.

[@samjaykearn4698]

12th

[@jarrodyuki7081]

tssk.

[@markshippo]

I can’t focus becos her top revealed some distracting images

[@adrlkl]

uhoh siol

[@youtubecreators607]

5th :D

[@1andonly374]

Always those talk alot or show they know alot are those with 0 knowledge, MSW expert LOL.

[@xia0pr0ice]

Most of the time, my attention was caught by her... clothes... yes. let's go with clothes.

[@anziar3038]

Wow! The PAP govt has accomplished something great for the county again. This is why PAP is always the people's choice.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Never enjoy msw It doesn't taste special Too much hype about msw!!