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Illustration comparing large, jagged ice crystals that break apart fruit cells with small, rounded ice crystals that leave the cells intact
Can You Freeze Durian? What Your Home Freezer Does to It
Yes, you can freeze durian, and it stays safe to eat, but a slow home freezer grows large ice crystals that leave it watery and less fragrant. Here is why,... Read more...
Three plates of durian flesh side by side on a wooden table: rich golden yellow, deep orange-yellow and pale creamy yellow
Mao Shan Wang vs Black Thorn vs D24: Which Durian to Buy?
Mao Shan Wang (MSW), Black Thorn and D24 side by side: how they differ in flesh, texture and taste, and which one we'd choose for first-timers, bittersweet lovers and mixed... Read more...
Durians hanging from a tree in an orchard
Malaysia Durian Weekly #1: Main MSW Season Over, Prices Low
Malaysia Durian Weekly #1, as of 10 October 2026: the main Mao Shan Wang season has ended, durian prices in China are near a three-year low, and tree-ripened Musang King... Read more...
Boxes of Spike Durian Mao Shan Wang and an open tray of durian on an office pantry counter with coffee and plates
Corporate Durian Gifts in Singapore: A Year-End Guide
Is premium durian a good year-end gift for clients or your team? When it works, when it doesn't, and how a corporate order of 30 boxes or more works, from... Read more...
A Spike Durian yellow insulated bag on a table beside a Christmas tree and a wrapped present
Durian as a Christmas Gift in Singapore: What to Know
Durian can be a lovely Christmas or year-end gift in Singapore, if you plan around the delivery. Who it suits, what arrives at the door, and a simple checklist so... Read more...
A box of Spike Durian Old-Tree Black Thorn with its sleeve, and an open tray of Black Thorn durian flesh
Black Thorn Durian in Singapore: Taste, Price, How to Choose
Black Thorn is a Penang durian registered as D200, and it eats lighter and sweeter than Mao Shan Wang. What it is, how the two compare, what moves the price,... Read more...
An opened durian with thick, golden-yellow flesh inside its spiky husk
What Is Mao Shan Wang? Musang King, D197 and Raja Kunyit
Mao Shan Wang, Musang King, Raja Kunyit and D197 are four names for one Malaysian durian. What each name means, where the fruit came from, and why two boxes both... Read more...
Roadside durian stall in Singapore with Mao Shan Wang price signs
Why I Stopped Buying Durian from Roadside Stalls
A few years ago, a good friend of mine — let's call him K — texted me a photo at around 10pm on a Friday night. It was a box... Read more...
Infographic: four steps to thaw and enjoy frozen durian
How to Thaw and Enjoy Durian for the Best Aroma and Texture
Durian’s aroma and texture are highly temperature-sensitive. This article breaks down the science behind proper thawing, explains why tempering matters, and provides a step-by-step method to enjoy frozen durian at... Read more...
Infographic: how to spot great Mao Shan Wang durian by shape, freshness and flesh
How to Spot Great Mao Shan Wang Durian, Even in Season
Being “in season” doesn’t guarantee a great Mao Shan Wang. This practical guide breaks down what actually matters — from aroma and texture to ripeness, freshness, and handling — and... Read more...
Whole and opened durians in a wooden crate
Why Frozen Durian Usually Disappoints (And What’s Different Here)
Why does frozen durian so often taste watery or flat? The three real reasons, four questions to ask any frozen durian brand, and what Spike does differently. Read more...
Spike Durian founders standing together in a durian orchard
Beyond "The Best Is Yet to Be": How Conquering Mandarin Unlocked My Entrepreneurial Growth
For anyone in Singapore, the initials "ACS" conjure a specific image: a school filled with rich heritage, many colourful characters in business and politics, known memes of "we are not... Read more...