What is Red Prawn D175?
Red Prawn (D175) is a Penang heritage variety from Pondok Upeh, Balik Pulau, registered with the Department of Agriculture as D175. The name comes from the salmon-to-crimson colour of its flesh, reminiscent of cooked prawn.
In Hokkien it is called Ang Heh (红虾); in Malay, Udang Merah — both meaning "red prawn".
Flavour Profile
Red Prawn is the most elegant durian on our stall. The coral-orange flesh is butter-soft, with a sweetness that opens slowly and lingers long, finishing with a distinctive wine-like note that sets it apart.
Where Musang King is about intensity, Red Prawn is about layered complexity — creamy rather than thick, the bitterness gentle, the aroma floral. Brix reference 35–38%.
Why People Love It
Its crimson-tinged colour and refined profile make Red Prawn a favourite among durian lovers who have moved past the obvious choices. The gentle sweetness makes it approachable for first-timers, yet the wine-like finish keeps experienced eaters coming back.
Fully ripe Red Prawn develops a slight alcoholic note — a sign of complete on-tree maturation, not spoilage.
At the Stall
We sell Red Prawn by whole fruit weight, opened in front of you. Supply depends on the drop — WhatsApp us to check whether Red Prawn is in today.
Naturally dropped from our own trees in Bukit Serampang, Tangkak — same-day harvest, no cold storage.
Honest note: Coral flesh colour varies with ripeness. The wine-like finish is the most reliable indicator of genuine, fully matured Red Prawn.
Variety Specifications
| DOA Code | D175 |
| Also Known As | 红虾 · Ang Heh · Udang Merah |
| Registration | D175 |
| Origin | Pondok Upeh, Balik Pulau, Penang |
| Weight | 1–2 kg per fruit |
| Flesh Yield | 30–40% |
| Brix | 35–38% (varies by tree and season) |
| Flesh Colour | Coral to reddish-orange |
| Texture | Butter-soft, smooth, low fibre |
| Main Season | June to August |
| Second Season | November to January |
| Price | RM28–38 per kg (whole fruit weight) |
Frequently Asked
Butter-soft coral-orange flesh, layered sweetness that opens slowly, gentle bitterness, and a distinctive wine-like finish. Brix reference 35–38%.
Because of the salmon-to-crimson colour of the flesh, which resembles cooked prawn. In Hokkien it is Ang Heh; in Malay, Udang Merah. DOA code is D175.
RM28–38 per kg, sold by whole fruit weight and opened in front of you before payment. Price varies with season and grade.
Yes. Its gentle, approachable sweetness makes it one of the easier premium varieties to start with, while the wine-like finish keeps it interesting for experienced eaters.
Main season June to August, with a second window around November to January. WhatsApp +601137999854 to confirm current availability.