Musang King vs Kampung
Musang King is described as sweeter than Kampung. Bitterness is described as similar. Fruit varies by tree and harvest, so treat this as a guide.
| Musang King | Kampung | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | D197 | Not published |
| Sweet | ●●●●○ | ●●●○○ |
| Bitter | ●●●○○ | ●●●○○ |
| Creamy | ●●●●● | ●●○○○ |
| Pungent | ●●●●○ | ●●●○○ |
| Flesh | Deep yellow | Yellow |
| Texture | Thick, smooth, sticky, little fibre | Varies by tree; often thin flesh |
| Seed | Small | Not published |
| Shape | Oval to ellipsoid; often narrower at the top and fuller at the bottom | Irregular |
| 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) | RM5-20/kg in Penang (June 2026); RM25-30 per basket or sack in Kuantan (Jan 2026); RM10-25/kg in a June 2025 guide |