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Kampan

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Kampan
Also written: Gampan · Gumpun · Kampun

A historic late-season family, now uncommon in Thailand (more established in Australia). Monthong is sometimes classed within or near this family.

For enthusiastsModerate aromaRareConfirm with seller
Identify it
The tellA historic family name; identity varies. Confirm the specific fruit with the seller.
Shape
Varies (family name)
Size
2–4 kg · varies
Thorns
Varies
Flesh, cut
Varies
Taste & texture
Sweetness4
Aroma / funk3
Creaminess3
Bitterness2
Fiber3

Typical profile: aggregated and subjective, not a spec. Your own ratings refine it.

When it's good, by region
Kampan season shifts with where it's grown
Late season.
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Eastern Thailand
PeakIn seasonEstimated
Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with weather. Hatched rows are best-estimate; refine them from your own logs.
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Overview

A historic late-season family, now uncommon in Thailand (more established in Australia). Monthong is sometimes classed within or near this family.

Late season. Grown in Eastern Thailand. Rare to find, and family-level data here is thin, so confirm the specific fruit with the seller.

Identity/taste poorly documented for the Thai market. Confirm with seller.

Common questions
What does Kampan durian taste like?

Kampan is sweet and moderately creamy, with a moderate aroma, and a slight bitter note. A historic late-season family, now uncommon in Thailand (more established in Australia). Monthong is sometimes classed within or near this family.

Is Kampan good for beginners?

Kampan is more of an enthusiast's durian, stronger and funkier than the beginner varieties. It's easier to appreciate once you've tried a few milder ones first.

When is Kampan durian in season?

Late season. It's grown in Eastern Thailand. Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with the weather.

How do you identify Kampan at the market?

A historic family name; identity varies. Confirm the specific fruit with the seller. Because this is a family-level name rather than a single fruit, confirm the specific variety with the seller.

Confidence: low. Taste numbers are aggregated and subjective. Your own ratings refine them. Regional season windows are partly estimated; see the note above. Identity/taste poorly documented for the Thai market. Confirm with seller.