Garcinia mangostana L., family Clusiaceae (Guttiferae)
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) is known as the “Queen of Fruits”. Its origin is in Southeast Asia, probably the Malay Archipelago.
It can now be found in Northern Australia, Brazil, Burma, Central America, Hawaii, Southern India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Siri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and other tropical countries.
Mangosteen is one of the most widely recognized tropical fruits and has universal appeal because of its quality in color, shape and flavor. Demand often exceeds supply. The fruit is 2-3 in ( cm) in diameter.
A thick reddish-purple rind covers the aril or pulp which is segmented like that of an orange.
The white, moist, soft and juicy flesh is sweet and aromatic, has a high sugar content, but is low in vitamins and minerals. It is usually eaten fresh, but can be stored successfully for short periods of time.
It is also canned, frozen, or made into juice, preserves, and syrup. Mangosteen is also used as a pharmaceutical.
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The white, moist, soft and juicy flesh is sweet and aromatic, has a high sugar content, but is low in vitamins and minerals. It is usually eaten fresh, but can be stored successfully for short periods of time.
It is also canned, frozen, or made into juice, preserves, and syrup. Mangosteen is also used as a pharmaceutical.
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