Antibacterial gel bandage created from durian husk

The durian is a strange-looking tropical fruit with a greenish-yellow exterior covered completely in spikes. Food scientists from NTU Singapore have used the discarded husks of the tropical fruit to create an antibacterial gel bandage. The fruit’s spiky outer husk is discarded while the sweet flesh inside surrounding the seeds is eaten and considered a delicacy. Researchers can extract high-quality …