Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The strong aroma with unique taste makes durian a fruit that is popular with many people. This fruit with a layer of spiny skin contains fiber, vitamin C, calories, protein, thiamin and manganese.

Apart from being delicious, durian has many benefits. Starting from preventing the growth of cancer cells to improving skin health.

However, there are several foods and drinks that should not be consumed with durian. The following are the types, summarized from various sources:

1. Crab

Crab is a “cooling” food, while durian is a “heating” food. Consuming both at the same time can cause chaos in the digestive system and trigger stomach discomfort.

2. 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.

3. Milk

Drinking milk with durian has the potential to cause an increase in blood pressure which can be fatal. In mild cases, milk and durian can trigger headaches.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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