Musang King vs Black Thorn
Black Thorn is described as sweeter than Musang King. Musang King is described as more bitter. Fruit varies by tree and harvest, so treat this as a guide.
| Musang King | Black Thorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | D197 | D200 |
| Sweet | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Bitter | ●●●○○ | ●●○○○ |
| Creamy | ●●●●● | ●●●●● |
| Pungent | ●●●●○ | ●●●○○ |
| Flesh | Deep yellow | Orange |
| Texture | Thick, smooth, sticky, little fibre | Thick, custardy, fine, low fibre |
| Seed | Small | Not published |
| Shape | Oval to ellipsoid; often narrower at the top and fuller at the bottom | Small to average, round |
| Stem | Not published | Dark stem commonly mentioned |
| Price | RM15-60/kg in Penang (June 2026, a low-price harvest); RM60-100/kg quoted in a June 2025 guide; as low as S$8/kg in Singapore (Jan 2026) | RM22-60/kg in Penang (June 2026); RM80-120/kg quoted in a June 2025 guide; RM13-55 per fruit at a Kedah stall (June 2026) |