The flavor of D. fargesii fruit pulp has been described as sweet and similar to watermelon, and the texture described as "gelatinous". D. insignis fruit has been described as "bland" and jelly-like.
The flavor of D. fargesii fruit pulp is reported as sweet and reminiscent of watermelon, while its texture is compared to jellied consistency. In comparison, the fruit of D. insignis lacks a distinct flavor and has a jelly-like texture.