mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)
- Mangosteen is a slow growing tropical tree from Southeast Asia, and is found throughout the region.
- The fruits are a deep purple when ripe.
- To eat the fruit, cut open across the rind. The whitish fruit inside is fragrant, sweet, creamy and slightly lemony too. The rind is bitter.
Links
- WHAT IS MANGOSTEEN? Mangosteen contains 40 highly potent Xanthones. There are 200 known Xanthones found in fruits & vegetables and remarkably 40 are found in mangosteen. Excellent source of antioxidants. Antioxidants helps boost the Immune System and fight free radicals.
- http://www.mangosteenhealthtree.com
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