Durian Ripening Lifecycle Infographic

{
  "type": "Chinese infographic poster",
  "topic": "Durian ripening cycle",
  "style": "Concise, editable food science infographics with high information density, combining realistic fruit cutout photography with a minimalist flat design, warm beige background, and high-quality social media science charts.",
  "canvas": {
    "orientation": "portrait",
    "aspect_ratio": "3:4"
  },
  "headline": {
    "title": "{argument name=\"headline text\" default=\"The life of a durian\"}",
    "subtitle": "From unripe to spoiled, understand the natural transformation process of durian."
  },
  "main_visual": {
    "subject": "A whole durian is placed horizontally in the center, with the stem facing right, against a light beige background with soft diffused shadows below.",
    "segmentation": {
      "count": 5,
      "direction": "Vertical slices, separated by thin white dividing lines.",
      "stages": [
        {
          "index": 1,
          "label": "immature",
          "badge_color": "olive green",
          "appearance": "The leftmost part has a green shell with dense, sharp thorns, and appears hard and unripe."
        },
        {
          "index": 2,
          "label": "Maturity",
          "badge_color": "yellow green",
          "appearance": "Yellowish-green shell, with slightly curved spiky tips, the outer shell begins to crack naturally."
        },
        {
          "index": 3,
          "label": "Overripe",
          "badge_color": "golden yellow",
          "appearance": "The fruit has a golden-yellow shell with a widened crack, revealing pale cream-colored flesh at the horizontal opening."
        },
        {
          "index": 4,
          "label": "Overripe decline",
          "badge_color": "orange brown",
          "appearance": "The fruit has a dark yellowish-brown shell with obvious cracks and cavities, a sunken interior, and dark stains on the surface."
        },
        {
          "index": 5,
          "label": "Deterioration period",
          "badge_color": "dark brown",
          "appearance": "The nearly black, rotten fruit shell was covered with white mold spots, and the right end near the stem was severely rotten."
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  "layout": {
    "sections": [
      {
        "title": "Appearance features",
        "position": "lower table row 1 left label",
        "count": 5,
        "cells": [
          "The outer shell is greenish-blue with straight, sharp spines; the fruit is firm and plump, without any cracks.",
          "The outer shell is yellowish-green, the spines are slightly soft and curved, the fruit body is slightly elastic, and natural cracks appear.",
          "The outer shell is golden yellow, the spines are softer, the spacing between them is larger, the cracks are wider, and the flesh is visible.",
          "The outer shell is dark yellow to brownish, the spines are relatively flat, it is easily broken, the cracks are large, the flesh is exposed, and the appearance is dull.",
          "The shell is brownish-black, the spines are collapsed and fallen off, there are many mold spots and oozing sap, and it has an odor."
        ]
      },
      {
        "title": "Internal changes",
        "position": "lower table row 2 left label",
        "count": 5,
        "cells": [
          "High in starch, low in sugar, with firm flesh and low in moisture content.",
          "As starch gradually converts into sugar, the sugar content rises, the pulp begins to soften, and the moisture content becomes moderate.",
          "High sugar content, with most of the starch converted, resulting in soft, sweet flesh and a slightly high water content.",
          "The sugar content is very high, the flesh is too soft, and it loses a lot of moisture, resulting in a sticky texture.",
          "Bacterial/mold growth destroys nutrients, decomposes tissues, and produces harmful substances."
        ]
      },
      {
        "title": "Consumption suggestions",
        "position": "lower table row 3 left label",
        "count": 5,
        "cells": [
          "It is not recommended for consumption; it has a raw and astringent taste and is not suitable for eating.",
          "At its peak, it is sweet, soft, and chewy, offering the best taste and rich nutrition.",
          "It's delicious, with a rich aroma and a soft, chewy texture, perfect for those who prefer a softer taste.",
          "It is recommended to consume it as soon as possible. Its texture is quite soft; it can be used in desserts and baking, but it is not recommended to eat large quantities directly.",
          "Do not consume. It has an unusual odor, is moldy, and may cause discomfort."
        ]
      },
      {
        "title": "Time reference (room temperature storage)",
        "position": "bottom timeline",
        "count": 5,
        "labels": [
          "0–3 days immature period",
          "4–7 days to mature",
          "8–10 days past maturity",
          "11–13 days of over-ripe decline",
          "More than 14 days of spoilage period"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "footer_note": "Tip: Durian will naturally split open when it ripens, which is an important sign of ripeness; it is recommended to store it at room temperature in a ventilated place and avoid refrigeration as it will affect the taste."
  },
  "design_details": {
    "palette": [
      "beige",
      "dark brown",
      "olive green",
      "yellow green",
      "golden yellow",
      "orange brown"
    ],
    "typography": "Large, bold Chinese font for the headings, and smaller, simple sans-serif body text.",
    "icons": "The four small category icons on the left side of the table are: an eye for appearance, a molecule/network icon for internal changes, a knife and fork for consumption suggestions, and a clock for the timeline.",
    "composition": "The symmetrical infographic features a large fruit at the top and a rounded-corner comparison table at the bottom."
  }
}