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Kob

กบ
Kob · “Frog”
Also written: Gob · Cop · Kop

An umbrella name for a large family of older varieties rather than one durian. Taste varies by member. Increasingly uncommon as orchards consolidate around Monthong.

For enthusiastsModerate aromaRareConfirm with seller
Identify it
The tellA family name, not one fruit (50+ members). Confirm which Kob with the seller.
Shape
Generally rounded · varies
Size
1.5–3 kg · varies
Thorns
Varies
Flesh, cut
Varies by member
Taste & texture
Sweetness4
Aroma / funk3
Creaminess3
Bitterness2
Fiber2

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

When it's good, by region
Kob season shifts with where it's grown
Eastern season; later-maturing. Varies by family member.
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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

An umbrella name for a large family of older varieties rather than one durian. Taste varies by member. Increasingly uncommon as orchards consolidate around Monthong.

Eastern season; later-maturing. Varies by family member. Grown in Chanthaburi, Rayong, Trat. Rare to find, and family-level data here is thin, so confirm the specific fruit with the seller.

Family-level entry. ID and taste fields are placeholders. Ask the seller which Kob it is.

Common questions
What does Kob durian taste like?

Kob is sweet and moderately creamy, with a moderate aroma, and a slight bitter note. An umbrella name for a large family of older varieties rather than one durian. Taste varies by member. Increasingly uncommon as orchards consolidate around Monthong.

Is Kob good for beginners?

Kob 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 Kob durian in season?

Eastern season; later-maturing. Varies by family member. It's grown in Chanthaburi, Rayong, Trat. Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with the weather.

How do you identify Kob at the market?

A family name, not one fruit (50+ members). Confirm which Kob 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. Family-level entry. ID and taste fields are placeholders. Ask the seller which Kob it is.