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Fermented durian paste

Fermented durian paste is a strongly flavored preserved durian preparation used as a condiment or flavoring.

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About Fermented durian paste

Fermented durian paste is a preserved paste made from durian flesh that has been allowed to ferment. It is used as a condiment or flavouring in cooked dishes, relishes, and regional savoury preparations.

Fermentation produces a markedly pungent, fruity, and sour aroma. The paste is typically soft and spreadable, with saltiness, acidity, smoothness, and intensity varying according to fermentation time and any added salt or other ingredients.

It commonly has a beige to yellow appearance that can vary with the fruit and processing. It may be sold loosely packed or in sealed containers, and preparation may leave it smooth or alter its intensity and consistency.

Ingredient type
paste

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Fermented durian paste nutrition & diet

Fermented durian paste nutritional value

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Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
116kcal
Protein
1.6g
Carbs
25.9g
Fat
0.4g

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Portions & preparation

Use a reference for fermented durian paste rather than fresh durian or a finished condiment. Establish whether the paste contains salt, sugar, oil, acid, spices, or other preserved ingredients. A small seasoning amount and a spoonful used as a substantial component represent different edible portions and should not be conflated.

Compare the right form: Match fermented durian paste by durian variety, fermentation method, moisture, added salt or sugar, and whether it is a condiment or cooking ingredient.

Diet considerations

The identifiable base is plant-derived durian. Dietary compatibility depends on the recipe: fish, shrimp, fermented seafood, animal fat, dairy, or cereal ingredients may be added. Its use as a concentrated condiment generally differs from eating durian pulp, while sweeteners or starchy thickeners can alter portion-dependent carbohydrate patterns.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.9.3.9_98 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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