Nope. We could get it in London all the time.
Is durian allowed in the UK?
While durians have long been available in Chinese supermarkets around Britain, this is the first time the prized Malaysian variety has been on sale in the UK, although thus far it is restricted to Loon Fung stores in London.
Where is durian fruit illegal?
Durian bans are the real deal across many parts of the world where the fruit grows. For example, it must be disposed of or consumed before passengers enter the Singapore Metro system, unless they want to pay a $500 SGD ($380 USD) fine. A similar ban exists across Bangkok public transportation.
Are durians legal?
Durian. What is it? A large, smelly fruit that looks like jack fruit or a green porcupine. Why it’s illegal: The fruit smells so pungeantly bad that many public places, such as hotels and bus stations, prohibit people from carrying it.
Can you bring durian to Europe?
At present, the only exception to this are the following types of fruit that can enter freely, without a phytosanitary certificate: pineapples, coconuts, durian fruit, bananas and dates.
Can I bring fruit to UK?
You cannot bring in most fruit or vegetables unless you have a ‘phytosanitary’ (plant health) certificate for them. You can get a certificate from the plant health authorities in the country you’re leaving. You can only bring in the following without a phytosanitary certificate: pineapple.
What is not allowed to bring to UK?
Banned and restricted goods
controlled drugs. offensive weapons, for example flick knives. self-defence sprays, for example pepper spray and CS gas. endangered animal and plant species.
What is durian called in English?
A durian is a big fruit with a strong smell and a hard shell with sharp thorns. Its flavour is loved by some people, especially in Southeast Asia, where people name it “King of Fruits”.
Durian.
| Durio | |
|---|---|
| Genus: | Durio L. |
| Type species | |
| Durio zibethinus L. | |
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Can I bring durian on flight?
Please note that durian, jackfruit and any other pungent-smelling fruits which are universally banned in the aircraft cabin are not allowed in either checked or cabin baggage.
What is the smelliest fruit in the world?
Durian
This is Durian, the world’s smelliest fruit, as introduced by Thomas Fuller for The New York Times: … when ripe it can smell like a dead animal.
Why is durian prohibited?
Due to its overpowering smell, durian has been banned on many types of public transport across Thailand, Japan and Hong Kong. In Singapore, the fruit is banned across all types of public transportation and even taxis have signs to let you know they refuse to carry passengers transporting the smelly fruit.
Why does durian smell so strong?
The science behind the malodour lies in a rare amino acid called ethionine. As the tropical ball of spikes ripens over time, its ethionine level increases, and a plant-specific enzyme releases an odorant from ethionine, causing the trademark stink to waft through the air.
What does durian taste like?
Durian lovers say it has a sweet, custardy taste, with the texture of creamy cheesecake. Flavors often attributed to the durian fruits are caramel and vanilla. Some fruits have a slightly bitter note, together with some sweetness.
Can I bring durian to USA?
Fresh. Almost all fresh fruits and vegetables (whole or cut) are prohibited from entering the United States because of the potential pest and disease risks to American agriculture. This includes fresh fruits or vegetables given to you on your airplane or cruise ship. Please plan to leave them behind.
Can you send durian overseas?
Shipping durians internationally takes place by land, sea, and air, and is more complicated than other fruits. Modes of transport aside, the durian must be clean and dry before shipping, so that they won’t grow mouldy during transit.
Can you take fruit on a plane in Europe?
If you are travelling in the EU you can carry meat or dairy products with you as long as they are for your own personal consumption. This also applies to plants or plant products, such as cut flowers, fruit or vegetables as long as they have been grown in an EU country and are free from pests or disease.
What foods can I bring into UK?
You can bring the following into Great Britain from any country without any restrictions:
- bread, but not sandwiches filled with meat or dairy products.
- cakes without fresh cream.
- biscuits.
- chocolate and confectionery, but not those made with a lot of unprocessed dairy ingredients.
Do I need to declare food at UK customs?
Declaring your items
It is important that you declare any banned food products that you are bringing in from outside the EU. If you are unsure about any of the food products you are bringing in, speak to a Border Force officer in the Customs Red Channel or on the Red Point telephone.
What do you have to declare when entering the UK?
You must tell customs about (‘declare’) goods: if you go over your personal allowances for Great Britain for Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) or for Northern Ireland.
You may be asked to:
- pay tax or duty.
- give up banned goods.
- produce documents for restricted goods, for example licences and permits.
What happens if you don’t declare at customs UK?
If you get caught smuggling goods or selling goods you did not declare, you could face prosecution and imprisonment. If we are satisfied that the goods are for a commercial purpose and you have not declared them, we may seize them and any vehicle used to transport them, and may not return them to you.
What items are not allowed in checked luggage UK?
liquid or semi-liquid foods, for example soup, jam, honey and syrups. cosmetics and toiletries, including creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara and lip gloss. sprays, including shaving foam, hairspray and spray deodorants.