While the throne for the king of fruits still rightfully belong to durians, it has inspired some rather frightful spin-offs that we would rather avoid.

As it is, these products use the essence of durian as opposed to the actual flesh of the fruit. And this results in an artificial pungency that discerning taste buds wouldn't agree with.

1. Durian Coffee

Found commonly in other Southeast Asian countries and bought back as souvenirs by Singaporeans, this concoction is surprisingly not as vile as it sounds. But that's not saying much, of course.

2. Durian love letters/wafers

Usually an unappetising combination of durian cream and wheat flour that ends up overly sweet. We'll stick to chocolate, thanks.

3. Durian cake

We're not talking about the Goodwood Park kind, of course. The traditional cake pictured just sticks to your teeth without offering much in terms of taste. Grandmothers seem to love this, in spite of their dentures.

4. Durian candy

Durians are good. Candies are good. Durian candy? Not so much. If anything, it draws out the artificiality of the product.

5. Durian condoms 

We really shouldn't have to elaborate on this.

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