A lot of people are still not sure what mangosteen is. Is it a mysterious fruit perhaps, unknown to much of the world? Or is it a twist on the beloved fruit, mango?
The mangosteen plant is a tropical fruit indeed, however it’s not a relative to the mango. Instead, it’s a deep purple fruit that is roughly 3 inches in diameter and is only related to other mangosteens. The outer skin of the fruit is very thick and hard to the touch. Inside is an edible flesh that is both sweet and tangy.
Mangosteens are also considered a superfruit because they are rich in antioxidants. The fruit is loaded with the compounds alpha-mangostin, beta-mangostin, garcinone B and garcinone E.
Recent studies have shown that mangosteens may actually help fight diarrhea, bladder infections, irritable bowl syndrome and some skin rashes. They may also be able to boost energy levels and help support our immune system. So if you’re asking, “what is mangosteen”, maybe it’s time you discovered this wonderful super fruit.
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