Mangosteen: ‘Queen of Fruits’ with 73 kcal, 12 mg Vitamin C & Xanthone Antioxidants per 100 g
Snow-white juicy segments wrapped in a royal purple rind deliver tropical candy-sweet flavour plus rare xanthones that fight oxidative stress.
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What Is Mangosteen?
*Garcinia mangostana* is a Southeast-Asian evergreen whose thick purple shell cracks to reveal 4-8 tender, lychee-like arils. It’s nicknamed the **“queen of fruits.”**
Nutrition (100 g fresh flesh)
|Calories|Carbs|Fiber|Protein|Fat|Vitamin C|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|73 kcal|18 g|1.8 g|0.4 g|0.6 g|12 mg (13 %)|
Benefits
- **Xanthones (α- & γ-mangostin)** show antioxidant & anti-inflammatory activity in lab and small human studies.
- Vitamin C supports collagen and immunity.
- Juicy flesh provides quick carbs + a touch of satiating fibre.
Drawbacks
- 17 g natural sugars/100 g → pair with protein for steadier glucose.
- Imported fruit can be pricey and perishable (chills below 10 °C cause rind browning).
- Latex in rind stains fabrics deep purple—open carefully.
Flavour & Texture
Delicate **sweet-tart mix of peach, pineapple and vanilla**; segments melt on the tongue, seed inside is soft but edible when ripe.
Culinary Uses & Storage
- Twist shell along equator, lift off top, scoop arils.
- Enjoy fresh, blend into smoothie bowls or spoon over coconut yogurt.
- Simmer rind with ginger for antioxidant tea.
- Store 13–15 °C, 85–90 % RH, eat within 5 days; never refrigerate <7 °C.
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