Musang King vs XO
Musang King is described as sweeter than XO. XO is described as more bitter. Fruit varies by tree and harvest, so treat this as a guide.
| Musang King | XO | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | D197 | Not published |
| Sweet | ●●●●○ | ●○○○○ |
| Bitter | ●●●○○ | ●●●●● |
| Creamy | ●●●●● | ●●●○○ |
| Pungent | ●●●●○ | ●●●●○ |
| Flesh | Deep yellow | Pale |
| Texture | Thick, smooth, sticky, little fibre | Very soft, wet |
| Seed | Small | Not published |
| Shape | Oval to ellipsoid; often narrower at the top and fuller at the bottom | Small, round or oval, thin brownish-green husk |
| 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) | RM12-25/kg in Penang (June 2026); RM30-50/kg in a June 2025 guide |