Given the uncertainty of the severity of your cholesterol condition, if you like durian, it’s advised to eat it in moderation—a small segment once a month—to maintain your health.

China’s middle class consumers have been tightening their purse strings, but their appetite for durian – pungent, spiky fruit mostly imported from Southeast Asia – continues to grow.

“Visitors prefer to eat fresh durian straight from the orchard, and they can taste many varieties. These tours are an engaging way to appreciate the complexities and traditions of durian farming ...